Cannone da 152/45
< Cannone da 152
| Cannone da 152/45 | |
|---|---|
Cannone da 152/45's on pedestal mounts at the Ansaldo factory. | |
| Type | Naval gun Coastal artillery Siege gun |
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1917–1945 |
| Used by | Kingdom of Italy |
| Wars | World War I World War II |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Ansaldo |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Naval gun: 7.1 t (7 long tons) Siege gun: 16.67 t (16.41 long tons) |
| Barrel length | 7.138 m (23 ft 5 in) L/46.7 |
| Shell | Separate loading bagged charge and projectile |
| Shell weight | 47 kg (104 lb) |
| Caliber | 152.4 mm (6 in) |
| Breech | Welin breech block |
| Recoil | Hydro-spring |
| Carriage | Box trail |
| Elevation | -5° to +45° |
| Traverse | Casemate: 60° Siege gun: 10° |
| Rate of fire | 1 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 830 m/s (2,700 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 19.4 km (12 mi) |
The Cannone da 152/45 modello 1911 was an Italian naval gun built by the Ansaldo company. It formed the secondary armament of the two Andrea Doria-class dreadnought battleships built during World War I. A number of guns were also converted to siege artillery and coastal artillery roles and served during both world wars.