Dual-purpose gun
Class of naval artillery for engaging both air and surface targets
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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.