In the final days of World War II, USS Missouri unleashed her 16-inch guns in bombardment—each shell weighing over a ton and striking targets more than 20 miles away. Weeks later, Japan’s surrender was signed on her deck, marking the end of the war she helped win. #WWII #USSMissouri #Battleship #PacificWar #USNavy | The Reliable Narrator

Loading and firing the 16-inch/50-caliber guns on an Iowa-class battleship involves a precise, 12-step hydraulic and manual process, allowing a firing rate of roughly two rounds per minute per gun. Key steps include lowering the barrel to 5° elevation, opening the breech, loading the projectile, followed by six bags of powder, ramming, sealing, and firing. #reel #reels #viral #trending #trend | Ships & Models by Erick Navas