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Uploaded by on Jan 2, 2009

US Navy, South Vietnam, Shore Bombardment, Destroyer, 5 inch gun, no sound

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  • wr da big guns or the other ships

  • These were 5" guns (see Wiki 5"/38 caliber gun), and were on many Destroyers. The projectile weighed about 55 pounds. We were the first ship in the US Navy to fire 5” RAP (Rocket Assisted Projectile) rounds in actual combat. Light Cruisers had 6” guns, heavy Cruisers 8” guns, and the USS New Jersey, the only battleship in commission for Vietnam, had 3 turrets with 3 16” guns in each turret; along with 10, twin 5”x38 gun mounts, five on each side. (stopped due to character limit)

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  • The dual 5" mounts are classic to watch. thanks for posting!

  • i thought it was a battle ship with 16 inch guns but werent showed

  • wr the big guns or the other ships

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