305 mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun
The 305mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun was a heavy naval gun of the French Navy. The type was used on the, mounted in two twin turrets. An improved version, the 305mm/45 Modèle 1910 gun, was installed on the Courbet class.
Also recorded as 305 mm/45 Modele 1906 gun
305 mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun
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- 305mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun
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- naval artillery · rifled breech loader
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- France
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The 305mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun was a heavy naval gun of the French Navy. The type was used on the, mounted in two twin turrets. An improved version, the 305mm/45 Modèle 1910 gun, was installed on the Courbet class.
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Six surplus guns were modified to become railway guns and designated Canon de 305 modèle 1906/10 à glissement at the end of World War I, and, although too late to see action in that war, they were used during the Second World War.
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• Name — 305mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun • Origin — France • Type — Naval gun • Is Ranged — y • Is Artillery — y • Used By — French Navy • Wars — World War I World War II • Weight — 54.65 t • Part Length — 12.775 m • Cartridge — Separate charges • Cartridge Weight — 440 kg • Caliber — 305 mm • Rate — 1.5 rounds per minute • Velocity — 780 m/s • Max Range — 14500 m at +12° • Breech — 1906: Manz interrupted screw 1910: Welin interrupted screw • Filling — Picric acid
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1906
305 mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun is classified as a naval artillery or rifled breech loader.
1906
305 mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun is associated with France.
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