Always thought they were black powder.Those are not black powder guns. What gave you that idea?
They use smokeless, same as everybody else.
Technically speaking a duplex load. They do have a black powder booster attached to the bottom of every silk bag to increase initial pressure and have a more even burn.Those are not black powder guns. What gave you that idea?
You are a little early. It is not April 1st yet.Thought it'd be fun to stick this in the BBlack Powder section.
BBeing reported that USS Iowa and USS Wisconsin are being returned to service. Reinstated in the Naval Vessel Registry.
BBlack powder guns at their finest.
Yep. You can see some bags if you visit the New Jersey when it comes out of dry dock.Technically speaking a duplex load. They do have a black powder booster attached to the bottom of every silk bag to increase initial pressure and have a more even burn.
The story was part of the news feeds that scroll across my computer.You are a little early. It is not April 1st yet.
Utter nonsense.Rumors are flying that the shortage of BP in America is because it's being used in ordinance that's going overseas.
They were never removed. They remain property of the Navy, on LOAN as museum ships.Thought it'd be fun to stick this in the BBlack Powder section.
BBeing reported that USS Iowa and USS Wisconsin are being returned to service. Reinstated in the Naval Vessel Registry.
BBlack powder guns at their finest.
But is there bblack powder in there?I knew there was black powder in there somewhere.
Thanks for the clarification.
Rumors are flying that the shortage of BP in America is because it's being used in ordinance that's going overseas.
See post #9. Black powder is also used in many other munitions as an igniter to facilitate the initiation of the main charge. One common example is in the 155 mm howitzer.But is there bblack powder in there?
Probably not.
The story was part of the news feeds that scroll across my computer.
If it's false, again, the Mods can trash the thread.
B-Black powder?See post #9. Black powder is also used in many other munitions as an igniter to facilitate the initiation of the main charge. One common example is in the 155 mm howitzer.
There is a big discussion on how effective a BB would be in a modern fleet engagement. The main point is - they are heavy hitters but they need to get into their range first. For such a big gun, the Mark 7 has an impressive pattern (250yds CEP @34k yds) but still you need to hit a moving target at sea. It is much easier if you have a fixed target and can pound it with AP shells, not many bunkers that would stand up against repeated hits. Unfortunately, again, you need enough ammo to hit repeatedly and service life of the guns is around 300 rounds.They are outstanding for shore bombardment, in a defended environment, but they are completely outclassed now at any other task.
Not necessarily, or shall I say: dependsSee post #9. Black powder is also used in many other munitions as an igniter to facilitate the initiation of the main charge. One common example is in the 155 mm howitzer.
Source?BBeing reported that USS Iowa and USS Wisconsin are being returned to service. Reinstated in the Naval Vessel Registry.