Japanese Naval Ordnance
8"/50 caliber Type I
By the time of WWII, these guns were mounted aboard the carriers Akagi and Kaga only, in casemates near the waterline at the stern. They were of no practical value there whatsoever.
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Bore | 7.87 inches |
Weight | 17.6 tons |
Length OA | 393.7 inches |
Weight Projectile | 242 lbs. |
Muzzle Velocity | 2854 ft/s |
Max. Elevation | +25/-0(?) degrees |
Max. Range | 24,700 yards |
Rate of Fire | ? |