本书全面介绍现代舰炮的结构与工作原理，提出舰炮系统组成的新理论表述形式，共分五章，即引言、自动机、炮架、扬弹系统、监控系统 。
本书主要为提升一线军官和技术保障军官专业能力而写，也可用作从事兵器研究、设计与测试的科技人员的参考资料，或作为舰炮工程专业大学生的选修教材 。

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.2 Main contents
1.3 Function and composition of shipboard guns
1.3.1 Function of shipboard guns
1.3.2 Composition of shipboard guns
1.4 Main tactical and technical indexes
1.5 Classification of shipboard guns
1.5.1 Caliber
1.5.2 Length of gun assembly
1.5.3 Degree of automation
Summary
Questions

Chapter 2 Automatic Mechanism
2.1 Gun assembly
2.1.1 Gun barrel
2.1.2 Gun breech
2.1.3 Muzzle attachment
2.1.4 Connection between components
2.2 Breechblock
2.2.1 Locking mechanism
2.2.2 Percussion mechanism
2.2.3 Cartridge extraction mechanism
2.2.4 Open/close mechanism
2.3 Ammunition feeding and ramming mechanism
2.3.1 Ammunition feeding mechanism
2.3.2 Ramming mechanism
2.4 Firing control mechanism and safety mechanism
2.4.1 Firing control mechanism
2.4.2 Safety mechanism
2.5 Recoil unit
2.5.1 Counter - recoil mechanism
2.5.2 Recoil brake and liquid regulator
2.6 First round loading unit
2.6.1 Gun assembly recoil actuated first round loading unit
2.6.2 Automatic breech actuated first round loading unit
2.6.3 Hybrid actuation first round loading unit
2.7 Gun housing
2.7.1 Structure of gun housing
2.7.2 Connection between gun housing and gun carriage
2.8 Type and structural features of automatic mechanisms
2.8.1 Recoil activated automatic mechanism
2.8.2 Gas activated automatic mechanism
2.8.3 Revolver automatic mechanism
2.8.4 Gatling automatic mechanism
2.8.5 Floating automatic mechanism
2.8.6 Chain automatic mechanism
Summary
Questions

Chapter 3 Gun Carriage
3.1 Cradle
3.1.1 Dependent cradle
3.1.2 Independent cradle
3.2 Pitch support unit
3.3 Training gear
3.3.1 Bracket
3.3.2 Training pedestal
3.4 Train support unit
3.4.1 Ordinary train support unit
3.4.2 Semi - universal train support unit
3.4.3 Universal train support unit
3.5 Fixed pedestal
3.6 Sighting unit
3.6.1 Prime mover
3.6.2 Transmission mechanism
3.6.3 Power input conversion mechanism
3.6.4 Position generator
3.7 Sailing fixator
3.8 Limit angle stopper
3.9 Firing cutout mechanism
Summary
Questions

Chapter 4 Hoist System
4.1 Composition of the system
4.1.1 General structure and working mode
4.1.2 Functions and features of each constituent part
4.2 Configuration of the system
4.2.1 Three - stage configuration
4.2.2 Two - stage configuration
4.2.3 One - stage configuration
4.3 Classification and structural principle of the system
4.3.1 Belt hoist system
4.3.2 Chain hoist system
4.3.3 Ammo box hoist system
Summary
Questions

Chapter 5 Monitor and Control System
5.1 Sighting servo system
5.1.1 Function and composition
5.1.2 Basic structure and working principle of each component
5.1.3 Classification and basic working principles of the system
5.2 Firing control system
5.2.1 Sensor
5.2.2 Power actuating mechanism
5.2.3 Power control mechanism
5.2.4 Control circuit
5.3 Monitor Cabinet
5.3.1 Cabinet
5.3.2 Control panel
5.3.3 Monitor and control circuit
Summary
Questions

Attached table: Tactical and Technical Performance of Typical Shipboard Guns

References