gun turret

• Plataforma o montaje giratorio que aloja una o más armas de fuego, común en vehículos militares, aeronaves, barcos o fortificaciones.

A mounted weapon system, typically a rotating or pivoting platform that houses one or more guns, commonly found on military vehicles, aircraft, ships, or fortifications.

1. Rotating weapon mountC1formal

   A rotating armored housing or platform that contains one or more guns, typically found on military vehicles, ships, or aircraft.

   torreta de cañón

   • The tank's gun turret rotated to track the target.
   • The battleship's main gun turret could fire shells over 20 miles.
   • The aircraft's gun turret was operated by a dedicated gunner.