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Early-on, in the first generation of carriers built pre-war (that is, ones built in the 1930s), they were still often equipped with the armament of a medium cruiser. Thus, the USS Saratoga and USS Lexington (build on converted battlecruiser hulls), retained several turrets of 8-inch guns, plus a mix of lightweight guns, primarily the 1.1 inch dual-purpose gun.
Wartime experience showed that large guns were useless (or worse) on a carrier, and that pre-war designs had suffered from a serious lack of anti-aircraft weaponry. Later carriers used the superb dual-purpose 5 inch twin turret, and carried a horde of the excellent twin or quad-mount 40mm Bofors and smaller single or dual-mount 20mm Oerlikon.
Japanese and British designs followed a similar path, with early designs still retaining significant-sized gun armaments and few AA guns, and wartime designs going exclusively to massive lightweight anti-aircraft weapons.
As far as aircraft, pretty much everyone carried three types of planes: a dive-bomber, a torpedo plane (which could double as a level-flight bomber), and a fighter, generally in about equal numbers. All three aircraft were frequently used in the scouting role, though the US tended to favor the dive bomber and the Japanese the fighter or torpedo plane. Dive bombers tended to carry about 2000 pounds of bombs, and the torpedo planes a single 21 to 24-inch 2000-pound torpedo. Fighters typically could carry 500 lbs of bombs, too, though that was solely for gound-attack (or against unprotected shipping).
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How many weapons were used in World War 1 World War 1?
In world war one it is thought that over 100 different weapons were used between the Germans and the English. It is commonly belived that the Germans had a wider range of weapons than the English, whilst we mainly used one weapon (bolt-action rifle) and rarley machine guns, the Germans weapons would consist of plenty. to find out more e-mail me at matt_rules4eva@msn.com
What 3 new weapons were developed during World War 1?
The fighter aircraft, bomber aircraft and tank were all introduced and extensively developed in WW1
Role of Germany during World War 2?
the Germans used weapons like rifles machineguns and smgs.during the war Germany armies occupied most of Europe.
Weapons used by Germans in world war 2?
for guns: basic weapons were mp40, gewher 43, kar98k, stg44, mg42, fg42, some flamethrowers, panzerschreck rocket launchers
What were the allies greatest achievements in World War 2?
The B-29 Superfortress (pressurized cabins and nuclear capability), Fleet Aircraft Carriers, and Atomic Weapons.
What was the most important weapons of World War 2?
Aircraft carriers (aircraft).
Which weapons were the first used effectively in world war 1?
aircraft, tanks, dreadnoughts,
How many weapons were used in World War 1 World War 1?
In world war one it is thought that over 100 different weapons were used between the Germans and the English. It is commonly belived that the Germans had a wider range of weapons than the English, whilst we mainly used one weapon (bolt-action rifle) and rarley machine guns, the Germans weapons would consist of plenty. to find out more e-mail me at matt_rules4eva@msn.com
Which world war was biggest?
World War 2 of course, it was the first to use nuclear weapons and the only War which France was conquered by the Germans completely.
Why were modern rockets first developed?
weapons to be used by the Germans during world war 2
What countrys civil war gave Germany and Italy a chance to test their weapons during world war 2?
The Spanish Civil War allowed the Germans and Italians to test their weapons prior to World War 2.
WHY did BRITAIN use weapons in World War 2?
Because harsh language wouldn't work on the germans.
What country in the mid to late 1930s was a rehersal for world war 2?
The Spanish Civil war was used to test aircraft, tanks and tactics by the Germans.
What 3 new weapons were developed during World War 1?
The fighter aircraft, bomber aircraft and tank were all introduced and extensively developed in WW1
How did the Germans lose their rights?
When the Treaty of Versailles was made, the Germans had to admit that world war one was their fault, could only have a limited number of army soldiers and weapons.
How many weapons could the US World War 2 aircraft carry?
It depends on the EXACT aircraft. Bigger aircraft (bombers, transporters) would probably carry more weapons than smaller aircraft (scout planes, fighters). Re-ask the question with the missing information.
How were the B-24 bombers identified in World War 2?
The aircraft photos and the types of weapons used were how the B-24 bombers were identified in the World War II.
