barbette
Sign in to savethumb|right| US Army 16-inch gun M1919 on barbette mount M1919; this was a high-angle mount with elevation to 65°. The photo was taken at Fort Duvall in 1928.
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- Use in fortifications
- Use in warships
- Use in bomber aircraft
- Notes
- References
- External links
thumb|right| US Army 16-inch gun M1919 on barbette mount M1919; this was a high-angle mount with elevation to 65°. The photo was taken at Fort Duvall in 1928.
Barbettes are several types of gun emplacement in terrestrial fortifications or on naval ships.