Cannone da 152/45 explained

Cannone da 152/45
Origin:Kingdom of Italy
Type:Naval gun
Coastal artillery
Siege gun
Is Ranged:yes
Is Artillery:yes
Service:1917–1945
Used By:Kingdom of Italy
Wars:World War I
World War II
Manufacturer:Ansaldo
Weight:Naval gun: 7abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Siege gun: 16.67t
Part Length:7.1380NaN0 L/46.7
Cartridge:Separate loading bagged charge and projectile
Cartridge Weight:470NaN0
Caliber:152.4 mm (6 in)
Rate:1 rpm
Velocity:830m/s
Max Range:19.40NaN0
Breech:Welin breech block
Recoil:Hydro-spring
Carriage:Box trail
Elevation:-5° to +45°
Traverse:Casemate: 60°
Siege gun: 10°

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.

Variants

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2170 – CANNONE da 152/45 S. 1911 per postazioni a terra Associazione Navimodellisti Bolognesi. www.anb-online.it. it-IT. 2018-07-01.
  2. Book: Friedman, Norman. Naval weapons of World War One : guns, torpedoes, mines and ASW weapons of all nations : an illustrated directory. 2011. Seaforth Pub. 9781848321007. S. Yorkshire. 240. 751804655.
  3. Book: Gardiner, Robert. Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921.. 1985. Naval Institute Press. Gray, Randal. 0870219073. Annapolis, Md.. 260. 12119866.
  4. Book: Chamberlain, Peter. Heavy artillery. 1975. Arco. Gander, Terry. 0668038985. New York. 2143869.