| Barrels | 20-65 | |
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| Mounts | 20-65 | |
| Projectile Weight | 4.3 ounces | |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,740 feet per second | |
| Range | Surface Barrel Elevation = 35 deg. |
4,800 yards (2.7 miles) |
| Anti Aircraft Barrel Elevation = 90 deg. |
10,000 yards (5.7 miles) | |
| Firing Cycle | 450 rounds per minute or 7.5 per second | |
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This is the 20mm single mount with the Splinter Shield removed. They were used as the last defense when a plane got in past the 5-inch and the 40mm guns. |
| Here are the 20mm Guns with Splinter Shields in place. The sights on this photo was scratched out by Censors because they were top secret at that time |  |
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