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2. BL 5.5-inch medium gun - Wikipedia

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   The new lighter shell contained 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg) more explosive and gradually replaced the older, heavier shell. In addition to high explosive rounds, there were several types of chemical shells weighing between 90 and 98 pounds (41 and 44 kg) and 100-pound (45 kg) coloured smoke shells; coloured flare shells were also developed.

3. List of naval guns by caliber - Wikipedia

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   ML 8 inch shell gun United Kingdom: 1820s - 1860s 206 mm (8.1 in) 68-pounder gun United Kingdom: 1840s - 1900s 210 mm (8.3 in) 21 cm L/35 German Empire: 1890-1936 210 mm (8.3 in) 21 cm SK L/40 German Empire: World War I - World War II 210 mm (8.3 in) 21 cm SK L/45 German Empire: World War I - World War II 210 mm (8.3 in)

4. BL 5.5-inch Mk I naval gun - Wikipedia

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   The RN was happy with the performance of the gun as it was significantly lighter than the standard 6 inch gun and fired an 82 lb shell rather than the 100 lb shell of the 6 inch weapon. It, therefore, had a higher rate of fire with little loss in hitting power. The British ordered more guns as secondary armament for HMS Furious and HMS Hood.

5. 5-inch/54-caliber Mark 45 gun - Wikipedia

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   The 5-inch (127 mm)/54-caliber (Mk 45) lightweight gun is a U.S. naval artillery gun mount consisting of a 5 in (127 mm) L54 Mark 19 gun on the Mark 45 mount. [1] It was designed and built by United Defense, a company later acquired by BAE Systems Land & Armaments, which continued manufacture.

6. QF 5.25-inch naval gun - Wikipedia

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   The ballistic performance of the QF 5.25 was very good, with a maximum range of 24,070 yd (22,010 m) at 45 degrees with an 80 lb (36 kg) HE shell. [8] In comparison, the French 138 mm (5.4 in) Mle 1934 guns as used on the Mogador-class destroyers had a maximum range of 21,872 yd (20,000 m) at 30 degrees with an 88 lb (40 kg) SAP shell. [9]

7. Armour-piercing, capped, ballistic capped shell - Wikipedia

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   However, it was found that steel shot tended to shatter on impact at velocities greater than 823 m/s (2700 feet/second). [4] To counter this, a cap of softer metal was attached to the tip of an AP (solid) round. The cap transferred energy from the tip of the shell to the sides of the projectile, thereby helping to reduce shattering.