Canon de 152 mm Modèle 1930
The Canon de 152 mm Modèle 1930 was a medium-caliber naval gun used as the primary armament on a number of French cruisers and as dual-purpose secondary armament on Richelieu-class battleships during World War II.
| Canon de 152 mm Modèle 1930 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Naval gun Dual-purpose gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1930—1970 |
| Used by | France |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1930 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.65 metric tons |
| Barrel length | 8.39 meters (27.5 ft) 55 caliber |
| Shell | Separate loading QF ammunition |
| Shell weight | Dependent on ammunition |
| Caliber | 152.4 millimeters (6.00 in) |
| Breech | Vertical sliding breech block |
| Elevation | Cruiser Triple Mount: -10° to +45° Richelieu Triple Mount: -10° to +85° |
| Traverse | Cruiser Triple Mount: -150° to +150° |
| Rate of fire | 3-5 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 870 meters per second (2,900 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 26,147 meters (28,595 yd) at 45° |
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