How 22 Rounds Per Minute From Fletcher Class 5 Inch Guns Changed Naval History

Описание: The Fletcher-class destroyer was the undisputed backbone of the United States Navy during World War 2, but its most terrifying feature for the Imperial Japanese forces was the sheer rate of fire from its 5-inch 38-caliber guns. These weapons were capable of launching up to 22 rounds per minute, a feat that felt mathematically impossible to the pilots facing them in the heat of battle. As the threat of Kamikaze suicide attacks grew increasingly desperate between 1944 and 1945, these rapid-fire guns became the ultimate line of defense for the American fleet. This video explores how American crews mastered the complex art of reloading and firing with mechanical precision, creating a literal wall of steel in the sky that few aircraft could penetrate. We go deep into the engineering marvel of the Mark 12 5-inch gun and how it integrated perfectly with the Mark 37 Fire Control System to achieve deadly accuracy. This was not just about raw speed; it was about the revolutionary combination of proximity fuzes and relentless volume that shattered the morale of the Japanese air wings. Witness the historical accounts of legendary naval engagements where Fletcher-class destroyers turned the tide by outgunning everything in their path. For any history buff, military enthusiast, or fan of naval technology, understanding the mechanical supremacy and human skill behind the Fletcher-class fire rate is essential to knowing how the Pacific War was won on the high seas. We break down the mechanics, the tactics, and the sheer terror these guns instilled in the enemy.