Japanese Naval Ordnance
6"/50 caliber
These guns were mounted aboard the
Fuso
and
Kongo
classes in single casemates. They were also employed (in dual mounts) as armament for the
Agano
-class light cruisers.
Bore
6.0 inches
Weight
8.23 tons
Length OA
310.0 inches
Weight Projectile
100 lbs.
Muzzle Velocity
2805 ft/s
Max. Elevation
+30/? degrees (+55/-7 in Agano)
Max. Range
22,970 yards
Rate of Fire
4-6/min