The Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 was a medium-caliber
naval gun
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used as the primary armament on a number of
French destroyers during
World War II
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Description
The Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 was a built up construction with a Welin breech block. These guns were carried in
low-angle single turrets on destroyers.
Ammunition
Ammunition was of
Separate loading QF ammunition type. The cartridge case was and with a propellant charge weighed .
The gun was able to fire:
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Semi Armour-Piercing -
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High Explosive
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Illumination - Unknown
The 130 mm/40 (5.1") Model 1919 at Naval Weapons.Com
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Naval Service
Ship classes that carried the Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 include:
* Bourrasque-class destroyers
* Chacal-class destroyers
Notes
References
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External links
* http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNFR_51-40_m1919.php
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Naval guns of France
130 mm artillery