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MK 45 5-Inch Gun

While the possibilities of railguns on U.S Navy ships tantalize, the MK 45 5-inch gun continues to soldier on. BAE Systems, which has been involved in the development of railguns, recently released a video showing the capabilities of the MK 45. The 5-inch gun provides naval surface fire support for the Navy and nine other international navies at a range of 20 nautical miles. BAE Systems touts the MK 45’s installation on more than 240 ships worldwide.

MK 45 5-inch Gun

The guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun, July 31, 2013. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis

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