Cannone da 152/45

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Cannone da 152/45
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Cannone da 152/45's on pedestal mounts at the Ansaldo factory.
Type Naval gun
Coastal artillery
Siege gun
Place of originKingdom of Italy
Service history
In service1917-1945
Used byKingdom of Italy
Wars World War I
World War II
Production history
Manufacturer Ansaldo
Specifications
MassNaval gun: 7.1 t (7 long tons)
Siege gun: 16.67 t (16.41 long tons)
Barrel  length7.138 m (23 ft 5 in) L/46.7

Shell Separate loading bagged charge and projectile
Shell weight47 kg (104 lb)
Caliber 152.4 mm (6 in)
Breech Welin breech block
Recoil Hydro-spring
Carriage Box trail
Elevation -5° to +45°
Traverse Casemate: 60°
Siege gun: 10°
Rate of fire 1 rpm
Muzzle velocity 830 m/s (2,700 ft/s)
Maximum firing range19.4 km (12 mi)

The Cannone da 152/45 modello 1911 was an Italian naval gun built by the Ansaldo company. It formed the secondary armament of the two Andrea Doria-class dreadnought battleships built during World War I. A number of guns were also converted to siege artillery and coastal artillery roles and served during both world wars.

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References

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