Loading and firing the 16-inch/50-caliber guns on an Iowa-class battleship involves a precise, 12-step hydraulic and manual process, allowing a firing rate of roughly two rounds per minute per gun. Key steps include lowering the barrel to 5° elevation, opening the breech, loading the projectile, followed by six bags of powder, ramming, sealing, and firing. #reel #reels #viral #trending #trend Repost courtesy of @ships_and_models_by_ericknavas @battleshipnj | Iowa Class Battleships