Canon de 16 C modèle 1864
| Canon de 16 C modèle 1864 | |
|---|---|
The 16 cm model 1864 gun after a photograph | |
| Type | Naval artillery |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | None (prototype) |
| Production history | |
| Designed | October 1864 (start) |
| Manufacturer | Ruelle Foundry |
| Produced | 1867 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5,000 kg |
| Length | 3,385 mm |
| Barrel length | 3,149 mm (bore) |
| Shell | None |
| Caliber | 164.7 mm (6.48 in) |
| Elevation | 13-28° |
| Muzzle velocity |
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| Effective firing range |
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The Canon de 16 C modèle 1864 from here: 16 cm model 1864, was a French rifled breech loading built-up gun. It was made of cast-iron reinforced with steel hoops.