Dutch_slith -> RE: dutch Subs don't use their deck gun (1/31/2012 10:14:01 PM)
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Don, K V class had a 75mm deck gun, all other classes had a 88mm (Bofors) one. My sources don't give any more information about the type of the gun. Intended use of the gun was against naval targets. http://www.dutchsubmarines.com/ describes the gun as: 8.8 cm/45 AA Bofors Mk 3 weight shell 22 2625 ft/sec initial velocity 'The gun was useful but considered not heavy enough, ...' So it seems at least the 88mm was actually classed as AA gun. quote:
If so, the best thing might be to set them up as DP guns and to use the DP enhancement ala Babes (which allows separate surface and AA values for DP guns). Will have a look! K V class got the 3in/50 Mk 10 Gun (1579) assigned instead of the 75mm AA gun. All other classes got a new device, 8.8cm/45 Bofors Mk 3 (basically #1640 8cm Bofors AA Gun, rated as DP gun with an effect of 22). Harald
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