330mm/50 Modèle 1931 gun

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330mm/50 Modèle 1931
File:Dunkerque-1-main guns.jpg
Main guns of the Dunkerque
Type naval gun
Place of origin France
Service history
Used by France
Wars Second World War
Specifications
Shell separate charges and shell
Calibre 330-millimetre (13 in)

The 330mm/50 Modèle 1931 gun was a heavy naval gun of the French Navy.

The built-up gun was carried by the Dunkerque class fast battleships, in quadruple turrets inspired by those intended for the Normandie class.

The later 380mm/45 Modèle 1935 gun essentially enlarged the design.

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