Talk:List of naval guns

Latest comment: 15 years ago by Loosmark in topic The Oerlikon 20mm a "naval" gun?

The Oerlikon 20mm a "naval" gun? edit

I believe that this one doesn't fit at all in what's usually accepted as a "naval gun", a large calibre gun used primarily against naval objectives (although can be also used against other objectives). The "Oerlikon" is a small calibre autocannon, which main use was anti-aircraft. Moreover, if it is compared with the other guns listed here, it's clear that is in a different category.
Hence, unless threr are very good reasons for not doing so, I will remove its entry from this list.
Kind regards, DPdH (talk) 01:27, 11 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

if you consider the Bofors 40mm to be a naval gun then the Oerlikon 20mm is one too. Loosmark (talk) 11:47, 11 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

Is the US 1.1"/75 (28mm) gun a "naval gun"? edit

Again, I don't believe that this small calibre autocannon can fit in the definition of naval artillery, moreover as the main objective (as stated in the corresponding wikiarticle) was anti-aircraft defense of naval nits. So under the same rationale as for the "Oerlikon 20mm", I'll remove this gun from this list (but will ensure it is listed under "autocannons" and "anti-aircraft guns").
Regards, DPdH (talk) 02:10, 11 November 2008 (UTC)Reply

The Bofors 40mm IS a "naval gun". edit

Hi all, concluding my quick review of this list, I'm convinced that the Bofors 40mm can be considered a naval gun, as defined in naval artillery. Rationale:

As such, I'm happy to leave this entry in the list.
Regards, DPdH (talk) 04:35, 11 November 2008 (UTC)Reply