MK-45
Unofficial
names/slang: n/a
Function:
Fully-automatic, lightweight gun mount
Date
deployed: 1971
Contractor:
unavailable
Unit cost:
unavailable
Length:
29' - 6"
Weight:
unavailable
Rate of Fire:
16 - 20 rounds per minute
Ammo type:
5 inch (12.7 cm); 475-500 rounds per magazine
Guidance:
unavailable
Range:
approx. 14.9 mi |
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Description:
The 54-caliber (Mk 45) lightweight gun provides
surface combatants accurate naval gunfire against
fast, highly maneuverable surface targets, air
threats and shore targets during amphibious
operations.
Background: This lightweight gun system
offers significant improvements in reliability and
maintainability over the 54-caliber Mk 42 gun
systems. The Mk 45 is controlled by either the Mk 86
Gun Fire Control System or the Mk 160 Gun Computing
System.
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