CANNON 40 MILLIMETER

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Two of these dual automatic guns (Twin 40’s or Pom Pom) are on display. These guns were used on ships as anti-aircraft protection during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Loading this weapon required the operators to manually load 4 round clips at a time. They were eventually phased out of service because they could no longer track modern high-speed aircraft.

SpecsDetails
Rate of Fire240 rounds per minute
Range5,200 yards
Muzzle Velocity2,870 feet per second
Weight13,000 lbs
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