Canon de 75 mm modèle 1924
| Canon de 75 mm modèle 1924 | |
|---|---|
 The Canon de 75 mm modèle 1924 represented on a 1/75 scale model of Tigre | |
| Type | Anti-aircraft gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1925–45 |
| Used by | France |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1,070 kg (2,360 lb) |
| Barrel length | 3.75 m (148 in) (bore length) |
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| Shell | Fixed |
| Shell weight | 5.93 kg (13.1 lb) |
| Caliber | 75 mm (3.0 in) |
| Elevation | -10° to +90° |
| Rate of fire | Practical: 8–12 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s (2,800 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range |
Horizontal: 14,100 m (15,400 yd) @ 40° Vertical: 10,000 m (11,000 yd) @ 90° |
The Canon de 75 mm modèle 1924 was a French naval anti-aircraft gun designed after World War I. It served aboard Battleships, Cruisers and Destroyers during World War II.
Naval Service
Ship classes that carried the Canon de 75 mm modèle 1924 include:
Bibliography
- Campbell, John (1985). Naval Weapons of World War II. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-87021-459-4.
- Jordan, John & Moulin, Jean (2015). French Destroyers: Torpilleurs d'Escadre & Contre-Torpilleurs 1922–1956. Barnsley, UK: Seaforth Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84832-198-4.
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