203mm/55 Modèle 1931 gun

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name= 203mm/55 Modèle 1931


caption=Secondary guns of the "Algérie"
origin= France
type= naval gun
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wars=Second World War
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cartridge= separate charges and shell
caliber=203 mm
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speed=The 203mm/55 Modèle 1931 gun was a medium naval gun of the French Navy.

The type was used on the "Algérie" as main battery, mounted in four twin turrets.

It is believed that the guns were built from part of elder 240mm/50 Modèle 1902 guns.

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_8-55_m1931.htm French 203 mm/55 (8") Model 1931]