Anti-Aircraft capabilities of the QF 4-inch Mk XIX naval gun
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:57 pm
Hi all, our friend Wikipedia says the QF 4-inch Mk XIX naval gun was a British low-velocity 4-inch 40-calibre naval gun used to arm small warships such as Bathurst and Castle class corvettes and some River class frigates in World War II, mainly against submarines.
Its mount gave it a -10 to +60 degrees elevation, useful for anti-aircraft defence. However, the low velocity must have impacted on its AA performance. Does anyone know what its maximum ceiling was?
Its mount gave it a -10 to +60 degrees elevation, useful for anti-aircraft defence. However, the low velocity must have impacted on its AA performance. Does anyone know what its maximum ceiling was?