gun turret

• Plateforme d'armement installée, généralement rotative ou pivotante, abritant une ou plusieurs armes à feu, souvent présente sur les véhicules militaires, avions, navires ou fortifications.

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.

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

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   • 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.