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Can you use a gun in a submarine?
A deck gun is a type of naval artillery mounted on the deck of a submarine. Most submarine deck guns were open; however, a few larger submarines placed these guns in a turret. Some submarines also had additional deck guns like auto-cannons and machine guns for anti-aircraft defense.
Can you shoot a Glock underwater?
“It is extremely, painfully loud to fire a Glock underwater. I fired the Glock once underwater. It was very painful for me shooting the gun and the people that were with us a good distance away felt like the gun went off in their ear,” he says. “You have to understand that water is not compressible like air.”
What is the most effective weapon against a submarine?
The 6 best anti-submarine weapons
- F21 Heavyweight torpedo.
- Mk. 54 lightweight torpedo.
- Improved Shkval underwater missile. High-speed underwater missile Shkval-E.
- RUM-139/RUR-5 Anti-submarine rockets.
- Anti-submarine mortar.
- Mk.
When did submarines stop having deck guns?
1943
The end of the deck guns After the massive anti-submarine build-up by the allies in 1942 and 1943 the deck guns were removed from almost all the boats in 1943 and 1944. A few commanders were allowed to retain them though, esp. the ones who commanded the boats in the Indian Ocean (the Monsun boats).
Can an AK-47 shoot underwater?
The AK-47 is an iconic assault rifle, popular among revolutionaries and known for its rugged, reliable design. Thanks to the team at Smarter Every Day and The Slow Mo Guys, the AK-47 is also a way to learn about physics! Underwater, the bullet travels only about 5 to 6 feet (in the air, it can travel some 1,300 feet).
How far does a 9mm bullet travel underwater?
Most hand guns like the 9mm will penetrate the water up to 7 feet. If you are deeper than 8 feet, you probably be safe from someone who is firing at you from outside of the water with a handgun. Long Range Rifles: Bullet travel much faster when fired from a high powered rifle than a handgun .
What 45 handgun holds the most rounds?
If you just want a . 45 pistol that has as many bullets as possible in the magazine, you’ll want to take a look at the FN FNX45. A large pistol that holds a whopping 15 rounds in the magazine, plus an additional round in the chamber, the FNX45 is currently the highest capacity pistol in production today.
What can destroy a submarine?
Common weapons for attacking submarines include torpedoes and naval mines, which can both be launched from an array of air, surface, and underwater platforms.
Can destroyers destroy submarines?
Early-war destroyers had the speed and armament to intercept submarines before they submerged, either by gunfire or by ramming. Destroyers also had a shallow enough draft that torpedoes would find it difficult to hit them.
What type of gun fired SHELLs?
Large fields guns (artillery) had a long range and could deliver devastating blows to the enemy but needed up to 12 men to work them. They fired SHELLs which exploded on impact. You just studied 19 terms!