Canon de 138 mm Modèle 1927
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The Canon de 138 mm Modèle 1927 was a medium-calibre gun of the French Navy used during World War II. It was derived from a German World War I design. It was used on the destroyers of the Aigle and Vauquelin classes and the Bougainville-class sloops.
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Canon de 138 mm Modèle 1927 | |
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Type | Naval gun |
Place of origin | France |
Service history | |
In service | 1927—1959 |
Used by | France |
Wars | World War II |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4,100 kg (9,000 lb) |
Barrel length | about 5.544 m (18 ft 2.3 in) |
Shell | 130x900mm R Separate-loading, cased charge |
Shell weight | 40.6 kg (90 lb) |
Calibre | 138.6 mm (5.46 in) |
Breech | semi-automatic, horizontal sliding-block |
Elevation | -10° to +28° |
Traverse | approximately 300° |
Rate of fire | 8–10 rpm |
Muzzle velocity | 700 m/s (2,300 ft/s) |
Maximum firing range | 16,600 m (18,200 yd) |
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