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.
Specs | Details |
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Rate of Fire | 240 rounds per minute |
Range | 5,200 yards |
Muzzle Velocity | 2,870 feet per second |
Weight | 13,000 lbs |

