If you shot a 16in (in diameter), 2240lb projectile at a 45 degree angle, Using larger PBXN-5 powder pags to push the projectile,
How far would it go?
2007-12-12 02:47:52 · 1 answers · asked by Combos 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
the 16in shell is one for the iowa class battleships if you were wondering how I asked this question.
2007-12-12 02:56:29 · update #1
and just disregarding barrel life sense they are 66ft long and have a life span that is very long.
2007-12-12 03:17:51 · update #2
and yes this is a standard projectile. Because a ramjet projectile only needs to achieve mach 7 and just firing from the guns does that already so yes it is a standard projectile.
2007-12-12 03:22:07 · update #3
standard shell, or with a gas generator, or rocket assisted?
SFAIK the longest range achieved today with a standard naval cannon is 120 kilometres.
Probably impossible with a Iowa class cannon though- that was pre-WW2 technology as regards gun barrel strength
2007-12-12 03:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by cp_scipiom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋