
Depth charge - Wikipedia
A depth charge is an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) weapon designed to destroy submarines by detonating in the water near the target and subjecting it to a destructive hydraulic shock. Most …
Y gun - Wikipedia
A Y gun may refer to: A type of Depth charge projector A gun in the Y position of a war ship; in this context the term will normally be plural i.e. Y guns
A Dealers Explanation of what a "Y" gun is. - Shotgun Forum
Feb 24, 2011 · As a Beretta dealer it's a great way for us to get some special guns to sell, or use as demos. A Beretta Y gun is a gun purchased from Beretta (usually by a dealer) and that gun …
Depth Charge Projector Mark 1, Y-Gun - Maritime
DEPTH CHARGE PROJECTOR MARK I (OR Y-GUN). 1. INTRODUCTION. In the campaign against submarines the depth charge has been found the most satisfactory weapon against a …
Y-GUN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of Y-GUN is an antisubmarine gun having two barrels that form a fork to permit the simultaneous firing of depth charges on each side of the ship on which the gun is mounted.
ASW Weapons of the United States of America - NavWeaps
Dropping depth charges off the stern via a rack or track was standard practice for ASW vessels in both World Wars. For the heavier depth charges, such as the USN Mark 4 and the Mark 7, this …
Beretta "Y-Gun" | Shotgun Forum
Dec 30, 2010 · There are three grades of Y-guns: I, II and III, depending on the degree of previous use and the appearance of the firearm; the higher the grade, the lower the price. …
Beretta "Y" Guns - Shotgun Forum
May 26, 2004 · There are three grades of Y-guns: I, II and III, depending on the degree of previous use and the appearence of the firearm; the higher the grade, the lower the price. …
Beretta DT11 Sporting Y GUN 12Ga 30" for sale - Guns International
Personal fit, feel, and finish for a uniquely tailored shotgunning experience… the DT11 is designed for the serious competitor. This item comes with the original case and 2 chokes in …
Depth Charge: An Early Antisubmarine Warfare Weapon* Part I …
The Y-gun with its simultaneous delivery of depth charges resolved the recoil problem of the single thrower. The gun shaped like a Y consisted of two barrels at an angle of 45 ° from the …