8.8 cm SK C/32 naval gun

The 8.8 cm SK C/32 was a German naval gun that was used in World War II.

8.8 cm SK C/32
TypeNaval gun
Anti-aircraft gun
Place of originGermany
Service history
In service1933—45
Used by Nazi Germany
 Spain
WarsWorld War II
Production history
Designed1932–34
VariantsSKC/32in
Specifications
Mass3,640 kilograms (8,020 lb)
Length6.69 meters (21 ft 11 in)
Barrel length6.341 meters (20 ft 9.6 in) (bore length)

ShellFixed
Shell weight9–9.4 kilograms (20–21 lb)
Caliber88 millimeters (3.5 in)
Breechvertical sliding-block
Elevation-10° to +80°
Traverse360°
Rate of fire15-20 RPM
Muzzle velocity950 m/s (3,100 ft/s)
Maximum firing rangeHorizontal: 17,200 metres (18,800 yd) at 45°
Vertical: 12,400 metres (40,700 ft) at 80°
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