USS Cassin Young DD-793 - 5"/38cal Duel Purpose Gun
Gun Statistics
Range
Surface(45°): 9 mi / 14km
Altitude(85°): 7 mi / 11km or 37,000 feet
Ammunition (Click here for detailed ammo Information)
Projectile weight: 50-55lbs / 25kg
Powder weight: 30lbs / 14 kg
Rate of Fire: 15-20 rounds/min
Time of flight: up to 68 sec @2500fps
Rounds per gun approx: 500 rnds.
Total rounds approx: 2500 rnds.
Barrel
Barrel: Has a five inch (127 mm) bore and a length 38 times the bore diameter, or 190 inches (9ft) (4.8 m) long.
Barrel Life: 600 Rounds
Muzzle Velocity: 2600ft/sec
Working Pressure: 18 tons/in2- 36,000PSI
Recoil: 15”-19”
Elevation Rate: 18°/sec
Gun Mount
Type: Mark 30 Mod 41
Weight of Mount: 20.7 Tons
Train Rate: 34°/sec
Number of Mounts: 5
Crew
Turret: 9 men, Handling Room: 9-11 men, Powder Magazine: 5 men - Total One Gun: 23-25 men
