330mm/50 Modèle 1931 gun
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| 330mm/50 Modèle 1931 | |
|---|---|
 Main guns of the Dunkerque |
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| Type | naval gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | France |
| Wars | Second World War |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | separate charges and shell |
| Calibre | 330-millimetre (13 in) |
The 330mm/50 Modèle 1931 gun was a heavy naval gun of the French Navy.
The gun was carried by the Dunkerque class fast battleships, in quadruple turrets inspired by those intended for the Normandie class.
The later 380mm/45 Modèle 1935 gun essentially enlarged the design.
 Shell on display at the Army Museum at Les Invalides. |
