Twelve pound rapid fire gun (full version)

Twelve pound rapid fire gun (full version)

Usually refers to the 3-inch caliber naval guns used by the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. Introduced in 1894 and used until the mid-20th century. Produced by Armstrong Whitworth and Elswick, it is not only used on British Royal Navy warships, but also exported to allied countries and used for land services. The name "twelve pounds" comes from the weight of the projectile, which is approximately 12.5 pounds. This type of gun has high-speed shooting capability, with a firing rate of up to 15 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of about 670 meters per second, and an effective range of over 10 kilometers.
Twelve pound rapid fire gun

Twelve pound rapid fire gun

Usually refers to the 3-inch caliber naval guns used by the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. Introduced in 1894 and used until the mid-20th century. Produced by Armstrong Whitworth and Elswick, it is not only used on British Royal Navy warships, but also exported to allied countries and used for land services. The name "twelve pounds" comes from the weight of the projectile, which is approximately 12.5 pounds. This type of gun has high-speed shooting capability, with a firing rate of up to 15 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of about 670 meters per second, and an effective range of over 10 kilometers.