340mm/28 Modèle 1881 gun
The 340mm/28 Modèle 1881 gun was a heavy naval gun of the French Navy.
| 340mm/28 Modèle 1881 | |
|---|---|
A 340mm/28 Modèle 1881 aboard the Magenta | |
| Type | Naval gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1881-1922 |
| Used by | France |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 52.2 t (51.4 long tons; 57.5 short tons) |
| Length | 9.7 m (32 ft) L/28.5 calibres |
| Shell | Separate loading bagged charges and projectiles |
| Shell weight | AP: 420.0 kg (925.9 lb) Common: 350.0 kg (771.6 lb) |
| Calibre | 340 mm (13 in) |
| Breech | Interrupted screw |
| Muzzle velocity | 600 m/s (1,969 ft/s) |
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