Dual-purpose gun

The Mark 37 Modification 6 5-inch dual-purpose gun on display at the National Museum of the Pacific War. The gun had a range of over 6 miles and could fire 22 rounds a minute.

A dual-purpose gun is a naval artillery mounting designed to engage both surface and air targets.

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