Which sub-assembly is the moveable mount between the gun box and the base plate that provides azimuth movement?

Which sub-assembly is the moveable mount between the gun box and the base plate that provides azimuth movement?

• A. Trainable Gun Mount
• B. Breech Assembly
• C. Yoke
• D. Gun Box

Answer: (C)

Azimuth movement is the horizontal rotation of the gun around a vertical axis. The yoke is the piece that sits between the gun box and the base plate and provides that rotation. It acts as the pivot link, supporting the gun’s weight and usually containing bearings to allow smooth turning. The breech assembly is the rear part of the gun, the gun box is the protective housing, and the trainable gun mount refers to the broader aiming assembly, but the specific link that enables horizontal movement between base and box is the yoke.

Azimuth movement is the horizontal rotation of the gun around a vertical axis. The yoke is the piece that sits between the gun box and the base plate and provides that rotation. It acts as the pivot link, supporting the gun’s weight and usually containing bearings to allow smooth turning. The breech assembly is the rear part of the gun, the gun box is the protective housing, and the trainable gun mount refers to the broader aiming assembly, but the specific link that enables horizontal movement between base and box is the yoke.