Ball turret
A ball turret is a spherical-shaped, altazimuth mount gun turret, fitted to some American-built aircraft during World War II. The name arose from the turret's spherical housing.
| Ball Turret | |
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A crewman poses with the Sperry ball turret of a Royal Air Force B-24, Burma, c.1943-1945 | |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States, United Kingdom, China |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | .50 BMG |
It was a manned turret, as distinct from remote-controlled turrets also in use. The turret held the gunner, two heavy machine guns, ammunition, and sights. The Sperry Corporation designed ventral versions that became the most common version; thus, the term "ball turret" generally indicates these versions.
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