Difference between revisions of "240mm/50 Modèle 1902 gun"
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| − | The '''240mm/50 Modèle 1902 gun''' was a heavy [[naval gun]] of the | + | The '''240mm/50 Modèle 1902 gun''' was a heavy [[naval gun]] of the French Navy. |
The type was used on the [[Danton class battleship|''Danton'' class battleship]]s as secondary battery, mounted in six twin turrets. | The type was used on the [[Danton class battleship|''Danton'' class battleship]]s as secondary battery, mounted in six twin turrets. | ||
| − | The guns were later used as coastal artillery after the ships were broken up, and served during the | + | The guns were later used as coastal artillery after the ships were broken up, and served during the Second World War. |
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[[Category:World War II naval weapons]] | [[Category:World War II naval weapons]] | ||
[[Category:240 mm artillery]] | [[Category:240 mm artillery]] | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 19 June 2010
| 240mm/50 Modèle 1902 gun | |
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| File:Dreanoughts Danton-Secondary guns.jpg Secondary guns of the Danton | |
| Type | naval gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | France |
| Wars | First World War, Second World War |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | separate charges and shell |
| Calibre | 240 mm |
The 240mm/50 Modèle 1902 gun was a heavy naval gun of the French Navy.
The type was used on the Danton class battleships as secondary battery, mounted in six twin turrets.
The guns were later used as coastal artillery after the ships were broken up, and served during the Second World War.
