single-mounted gun
Refers to a single gun mounted in a naval turret, on a tank, or similar armored vehicle. Contrasts with 連装砲 (twin-mounted gun).
See also: 連装砲
This tank is equipped with a single-mounted gun.
Single-mounted guns are often seen on older warships.
Compound of 単 (single) + 装 (mount, equip) + 砲 (gun, cannon). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows standard Sino-Japanese word formation patterns.