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OD 3782 — 40mm Antiaircraft Gun Mount
Mark 1 Twin

Description and Operation

Ordnance Drawing 3782 is the official U.S. Navy description and operation manual for the 40mm Antiaircraft Gun Mount, Mark 1 Twin. The Bofors-designed 40mm twin mount was the Navy’s primary medium-range antiaircraft weapon during World War II, serving aboard battleships, carriers, cruisers, and destroyers. This 55-page document covers the mechanical description, components, and operational procedures for the twin mount configuration.

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