Instant Alert: These powerful cannons on the USS Wisconsin were the last guns fired from a US battleship in war

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   These powerful cannons on the USS Wisconsin were the last guns fired from a US battleship in war by Daniel Brown on Jan 8, 2018, 1:33 PM Advertisement The 16"/50 caliber Mark 7 guns aboard the USS Wisconsin were the last ones fired from a US battleship in support of American troops ashore. And they are big — really big.  The guns are 16 inches in diameter, 800 feet long, and weigh about 292,000 pounds with the breech and yoke assembly, the curator of the USS Iowa Museum, Dave Way, told Business Insider. They fired two basic rounds: 2,700 pound armor piecing rounds and 1,900 pound high capacity shore bombardment projectiles. We recently had the chance to see these guns aboard the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, VA.  Check them out below: SEE ALSO: Step aboard the USS Wisconsin — the last US battleship to fire its guns in combat Iowa-Class battleships served from World War II until the Gulf War and were equipped with nine 16" guns. We saw these massive guns on the USS Wisconsin. Even without firing, they look pretty powerful. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011