Cannone da 152/45
| Industry | Arms manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Naval artillery, coastal artillery, siege artillery |
The Cannone da 152/45 modello 1911 was a naval artillery piece produced by the Italian firm Ansaldo. It served as the secondary battery armament on the two Andrea Doria-class dreadnoughts constructed during World War I. Additionally, numerous units were adapted for use in coastal artillery and siege artillery capacities, participating in both world conflicts.
Variants
- Coastal artillery – A number of these guns were installed on shielded pedestal mounts for coastal defense roles throughout both world wars.[1]
- Naval artillery – The secondary battery on these two battleships comprised sixteen 45-calibre 152 mm (6 in) guns arranged individually within casemates along the hull sides below the main armament.[2] These mounts allowed a traverse of 60 degrees, depression to −5 degrees, and elevation up to +20 degrees. The casemate positions were known for being prone to flooding during rough seas; consequently, when the vessels underwent modernization, these guns were removed and reassigned.[3]
- Siege artillery – Surplus barrels were fitted onto large box trail carriages to fulfill the Italian Army’s demand for siege weaponry and extended-range counter-battery fire. The carriage featured a substantial open section amidships enabling high elevation angles. Deployment required excavation of a sizable pit to accommodate breech recoil and facilitate maintenance access. A platform at the pit’s front anchored the gun, permitting limited horizontal movement. By 1939, 53 such guns were operational in Italy, primarily stationed in the northern regions. Under German control, this artillery was designated as 15.2 cm K 411(i).[4]
Photo Gallery
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A 152/45 gun positioned at Monte Sabatino during 1917. -
A 152/45 artillery piece seized by Austro-Hungarian troops. -
The 152/45 mounted on its firing platform
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References
- ↑ "2170 – CANNONE da 152/45 S. 1911 per postazioni a terra | Associazione Navimodellisti Bolognesi".
- ↑ Naval weapons of World War One : guns, torpedoes, mines and ASW weapons of all nations : an illustrated directory.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906–1921.
- ↑ Heavy artillery.
External links
Media related to Cannone da 152/45 at Wikimedia Commons
