The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia: French 15"/45 M1935 Gun (original) (raw)
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Library of Congress #LC-USE613-D-008972
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| Bore | 14.96"380 mm |
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| Ammunition type | AP shell with separate bagged propellant |
| Projectile weight | 1949 lbs884 kg |
| Velocity | 2723 feet per second830 m/s |
| Maximum elevation | 35 degrees |
| Range | 45,600 yards41,700 meters |
| Firing cycle | 25-40 seconds |
This was the most powerful gun ever shipped in the French Navy, being the main armament on the Richelieus. Apparently, no ammunition except AP was ever provided.
References
The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia © 2007, 2012 by Kent G. Budge. Index
