5 inch/54 caliber Mark 45 gun

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The 5-inch /54-caliber lightweight gun is a U.S. naval artillery gun mount consisting of a 5 in (127 mm) L54 Mark 19 gun on the Mark 45 mount. It was designed and built by United Defense, a company later acquired by BAE Systems Land & Armaments, which continued manufacture.

330-CFD-DN-ST-87-02992 (23836373102)330-CFD-DN-ST-87-02992 (23836373102)
330-CFD-DN-ST-88-02592 (23649027100)330-CFD-DN-ST-88-02592 (23649027100)
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) participates in exercise Joint Warrior 23-1 with other NATO allies in the North Sea, March 8, 2023.The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) participates in exercise Joint Warrior 23-1 with other NATO allies in the North Sea, March 8, 2023.
USS Norton Sound (AVM-1) leaves the Long Beach Naval Shipyard for gunnery trials, circa in 1969 (6454886)USS Norton Sound (AVM-1) leaves the Long Beach Naval Shipyard for gunnery trials, circa in 1969 (6454886)
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023.The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023.
US Navy 060504-N-2736O-008 Commanding officer USS Underwood (FFG 36), Cmdr. Roderick Fraser explains the operations of MK 75 rapid fire gun to the President of the Republic Honduras Jose Manuel ZelayaUS Navy 060504-N-2736O-008 Commanding officer USS Underwood (FFG 36), Cmdr. Roderick Fraser explains the operations of MK 75 rapid fire gun to the President of the Republic Honduras Jose Manuel Zelaya
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023.The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023.
Velocimeter of 5Velocimeter of 5"/54 caliber Mark 45 gun USS The Sullivans (DDG-68)
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023.The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) participates in exercise Joint Warrior 23-1 with other NATO allies in the North Sea, March 8, 2023.The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) participates in exercise Joint Warrior 23-1 with other NATO allies in the North Sea, March 8, 2023.
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    commonsimage330-CFD-DN-ST-87-02992 (23836373102) Commons
    commonsimage330-CFD-DN-ST-88-02592 (23649027100) Commons
    commonsimageThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) participates in exercise Joint Warrior 23-1 with other NATO allies in the North Sea, March 8, 2023. Commons
    commonsimageUSS Norton Sound (AVM-1) leaves the Long Beach Naval Shipyard for gunnery trials, circa in 1969 (6454886) Commons
    commonsimageThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023. Commons
    commonsimageUS Navy 060504-N-2736O-008 Commanding officer USS Underwood (FFG 36), Cmdr. Roderick Fraser explains the operations of MK 75 rapid fire gun to the President of the Republic Honduras Jose Manuel Zelaya Commons
    commonsimageThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023. Commons
    commonsimageVelocimeter of 5"/54 caliber Mark 45 gun USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) Commons
    commonsimageThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) fires its MK-45 5-inch cannon during a live-fire exercise in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 13, 2023. Commons
    commonsimageThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) participates in exercise Joint Warrior 23-1 with other NATO allies in the North Sea, March 8, 2023. Commons