The operator sits on the mount which will move with the pitch and roll of the ship. The Mk 96 penetrates the deck for one electrical cable connection and is stabilized in train and elevation using three gyros.
Stabilization provides increased accuracy and safer system operation.
Aimpoint sight allows continuous target acquisition and tracking. 96 rounds for the Mk 19. United Defense is now able to offer the Mk 96 system because of the privatization and transition of a major portion of the U.S. Navy's Naval Ordnance Station, Louisville to United Defense. Download product data.