240mm/50 Modèle 1902 gun

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name= 240mm/50 Modèle 1902 gun


caption=Secondary guns of the "Danton"
origin= France
type= naval gun
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wars= First World War, Second World War
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caliber=240 mm
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speed=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.

External links

* [http://le.fantasque.free.fr/php3/gun.php3?all=&page_size=H PIECES LOURDES : 240 et plus]
* [http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNFR_94-50_m1902.htm French 240 mm/50 (9.45") Models 1902 and 1906 ]