" 50 ........
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Like that used on........
the Neosho Class Oilers........
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Shell Type  Anti-aircraft and Armor Piercing
Shell Weight  13.05 pounds
Muzzle Velocity  2600 feet per second
Rate of Fire  15 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity  2700 feet per second
Maximum Range  14,600 yards at 45° elevation
Maximum Altitude  29,800 feet at 85° elevation
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See: System Team

See 3in Details of After Mounts
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The 3"50 gun replaced the 40MM Quad guns shortly after W.W.II.
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The photo of 3"-50's below was taken while practicing on USS Texas (BB 35)
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