Pats QoD 26/06/25
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Pats QoD 26/06/25
I was looking for ships that are currently afloat - perhaps I did not make that clear but here goes:-
Part1
The only current ship afloat in the UK with a 4.5 inch Mark 5 is HMS Calavlier part of the Chatham Historic ship collection.
There are currently no UK Ships afloat with a Mark 6 turret, however, the Austrialians have a Daring Class Destroyer still afloat as a museum ship HMAS Vampire
The current naval gun on RN Ships fitted with a gun is the 4.5 inch Mark 8 but watch this space with the new generation of ships now being built.
Part2
The odd one out is :-
Otto Melara 76mm Naval Gun not a Brisish Gun or Calibre but watch this space.
GPMG are in common use for close range work on most of the larger RN ships including submarines when they are on the surface.
Pats QoD 26/06/25
Odd man out? I would say the GPMG, as it is the only portable weapon.
Pats QoD 26/06/25
For the last few decades the standard naval gun armament has been the 4.5inch naval gun.
Please explain the difference between a Mark5, a Mark6 and a Mark8 Naval gun and give an example of where one can be found (Not necessarily on in-service ship)
Second Part - which is the odd one out ?
Answers and next question on Monday
a. 7.62 GPMG
b. M134 Minigun
c. Otto Melara 76mm Naval Gun
d. 20mm Phalanx Gun
e. 40/60 Bofors Gun
Answer and next question on Monday
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