Cannon 102/35 Model 1914
The Cannon 102/35 Model 1914 was a naval gun of the Royal Italian Navy in World War I and World War II, which was modified for shore based anti-aircraft, field artillery, railway gun and coastal artillery roles.
| Cannon 102/35 Model 1914 | |
|---|---|
Cannon 102/35 Model 1914 | |
| Type | Naval gun Anti-aircraft gun Coastal artillery Field Artillery Railway gun |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1917-1960 |
| Used by | Italy Romania |
| Wars | World War I World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Schneider |
| Designed | 1914 |
| Manufacturer | Ansaldo Vickers-Terni |
| Produced | 1917 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,220 kg (2,690 lb) |
| Barrel length | 3.73 m (12 ft 3 in) 35 Caliber |
| Shell | 102 x 649mm R |
| Shell weight | 13.7–15 kg (30–33 lb) |
| Caliber | 102 mm (4.0 in) |
| Breech | Horizontal or Vertical sliding breech block |
| Elevation | Naval: -5° to +45° Dual-purpose: -5° to +80° |
| Traverse | -360° |
| Rate of fire | 7 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 755 m/s (2,480 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 9.4 km (31,000 ft) AA ceiling |
| Maximum firing range | 11.7 km (7.3 mi) at +45° |
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