Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919


The Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 was a medium-caliber naval guns used as the primary armament on a number of French Destroyers during World War II.

Description

The Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 was of 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:
Ship classes that carried the Canon de 130 mm Modèle 1919 include: