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Japanese 18" Gun Mounts [Annotated]

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Japanese 18 Gun Mounts [Annotated] Japanese 18" Gun Mounts [Annotated]

作者:Us Navy Technical Mission to Japan 
出版社:Nimble Books
出版日期:2024-04-07
語言:英文   規格:精裝 / 82頁 / 27.94 x 21.59 x 0.64 cm / 普通級/ 初版
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This seemingly technical report on Japanese 18-inch gun mounts from 1946 holds surprising relevance even today, offering valuable insights into the importance of issues such as:

  1. Distinctive approaches to naval design,
  2. Engineering innovations,
  3. Pre- and post-war technical intelligence gathering.
  4. Cultural differences in engineering approaches.


While the era of massive battleship guns like the Japanese 18-inch has passed, the report on these weapons still offers valuable lessons for current naval weapon development.


Balancing Firepower, Protection, and Mobility

The Yamato and Musashi, despite their immense firepower, were ultimately vulnerable due to their limited mobility and air defense capabilities. This highlights the need for a balanced approach in warship design, considering not just firepower but also speed, maneuverability, and protection against modern threats like missiles and aircraft.


The Importance of Automation and Crew Reduction:

The 18-inch gun mount required a large crew to operate its complex machinery. Yamato and Musashi were technological marvels that provided an unmatched and potential decisive warfighting capability, but their large, hand-picked crews spent most of the war in port.

Modern naval weapons are increasingly automated, reducing crew size and minimizing human error. This trend is likely to continue with advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics.


Adapting to Emerging Threats

The 18-inch guns were used against aircraft but with very limited effectiveness. The "big guns" of modern navies should be designed to be adaptable to evolving threats, including hypersonic missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and cyberattacks.


Learning from Historical Adversaries

The report demonstrates the value of studying the technological capabilities of potential adversaries. The US was surprised to learn that the Japanese had developed 18" guns. In future wars, such surprise might be catastrophic.


Specific Lessons and Recommendations for the US Navy in a Potential Pacific Conflict with China

The report on Japanese 18-inch gun mounts, when viewed through the lens of a potential conflict with China, offers several key lessons and recommendations for the US Navy:


  1. Although heavily armored, well armed, well defended, and mobile, Yamato and Musashi were still vulnerable to mass air attacks. The US Navy must prioritize robust air and missile defense systems to protect its fleet from China’s advanced missiles and aircraft.
  2. The report mentions the logistical challenges of supplying ammunition for the 18-inch guns. The US Navy must ensure robust logistics and sustainment capabilities to support its fleet during extended operations in the vast Pacific theater.


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Interior is facsimile edition of best available edition.

 

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  • ISBN:9781608883004
  • 規格:精裝 / 82頁 / 27.94 x 21.59 x 0.64 cm / 普通級 / 初版
  • 出版地:美國
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