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These were literally unstoppable once launched as they moved too fast for the Mk 38 fire control system to track.
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You meant the Mk37? The Mk38 was the main battery director on BB's and cruisers.
The Mk1A computer on the WWII version of the Mk37 could theoretically deal with targets traveling at 400kt, but that was too slow for dealing with the "Ohka". The Mk56 director could theoretically deal with targets over 630kt and lead angles up to 30 deg. But this director and the associated 3-in 50 automatic guns firing VT fused shells at 50rpm arived too late to see action in WWII.