- Author
- A.N. Other and NHSA Webmaster
- Subjects
- Naval technology
- Tags
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- RAN Ships
- None noted.
- Publication
- June 1982 edition of the Naval Historical Review (all rights reserved)
A brief description of the 12 pounder 8 cwt follows:
Q.F. 12 pdr 8 cwt Gun, on Carriage 12 pounder, Naval Tr.
| Gun: | |
| 3 inch bore, 28 calibre | |
| Weight of gun 7cwt 3 qtr 21 lb. | |
| Length of barrel 87.6 inches | |
| Breech, single motion, interrupted screw | |
| Breech block, parallel side conical front | |
| Carriage: | |
| Weight complete, 6 cwt 1 qr. | |
| Elevation, 8” depression to 15” elevation. | |
| Training by handspike, elevation by arc and pinion | |
| Weight, gun and limber (packed), 27 cwt. | |
| Wheels, 42 inch diameter 42 inch track | |
| Ballistics: | |
| Muzzle velocity 1607 f/s with Cordite MD | |
| Muzzle velocity 1585 f/s with Cordite Mk 1 | |
| Range, sighted to 5,100 yards | |
| Weight, projectile 12½ pounds | |
| Weight, charge 13 oz 12 drams | |
| Probable life of barrel, 1200 efc’s with Cordite MK 1 | |
| 6000 efc’s with Cordite MD |
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