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12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model B Kai 2
Introduction
艦隊型駆逐艦の主砲のマイナーチェンジバージョンです。
基本形と同様、防盾で全周を遮蔽、弾片や荒天対策を施しており、また本バージョンでは仰角範囲等も改良されました。
駆逐艦夕立等に搭載されたとも云われています。
"This is a minor change version of the main gun of the fleet destroyer armament.
Like the basic form, but shielding the entire circumference with the mantlet, which protected from bullet and stormy weather, also in this version has been improved higher elevation range.
It is also said to have been mounted on many destroyer squadron."
Historical information:
This gun is the modified version of the The twin gun Model B, which was used in Ayanami-class and Akatsuki-class destroyer. The main different between Type A and B is instead of an elevation range of −5° to +40°, type B increase it to 75°, which is required to more complicated and effective AA system installed in newer destroyer. Type B however too thin to withstand heavy seas and splinter damage, thus the Type B Kai was introduce, adding more protection.
First mounted in Hatsuharu-class destroyer but the effectiveness is unknown.
Note
Unbuildable. Can be "gained" using Akashi's Arsenal. Stock equipment of Yuudachi Kai Ni, Ayanami Kai Ni, Harusame Kai and Hatsuharu Kai Ni. Ranking reward for top 20-100 in October 2013.
See Also
12.7 cm/50 Type 3 naval gun (the later part)