Cannone da 152/45

Cannone da 152/45
Cannone da 152/45's on pedestal mounts at the Ansaldo factory.
TypeNaval gun
Coastal artillery
Siege gun
Place of originKingdom of Italy
Service history
In service1917–1945
Used byKingdom of Italy
WarsWorld War I
World War II
Production history
ManufacturerAnsaldo
Specifications
MassNaval gun: 7.1 t (7 long tons)
Siege gun: 16.67 t (16.41 long tons)
Barrel length7.138 m (23 ft 5 in) L/46.7

ShellSeparate loading bagged charge and projectile
Shell weight47 kg (104 lb)
Caliber152.4 mm (6 in)
BreechWelin breech block
RecoilHydro-spring
CarriageBox trail
Elevation-5° to +45°
TraverseCasemate: 60°
Siege gun: 10°
Rate of fire1 rpm
Muzzle velocity830 m/s (2,700 ft/s)
Maximum firing range19.4 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.