Canon de 90 mm Modèle 1926 explained

Canon de 90 mm Modèle 1926/CA Modèle 1926
Origin:France
Type:Dual-purpose gun
Anti-aircraft gun (CA Modèle 1926)
Is Ranged:YES
Is Artillery:YES
Service:World War II
Used By:France
Wars:World War II
Design Date:1926
Number:17? (CA Modèle 1926)
Weight:Travel:8570kg (18,890lb)
Combat: 5760kg (12,700lb) (CA Modèle 1926)
Length:8.3m (27.2feet)
Part Length:4.5m (14.8feet) 50 caliber
Width:2.3m (07.5feet)
Height:2.6m (08.5feet)
Crew:10[1]
Cartridge:Fixed QF ammunition
90 x 674mm R[2]
Cartridge Weight:9.51kg (20.97lb)
Caliber:90mm
Rate:12-15 rpm
Velocity:850m/s
Max Range:Horizontal: 16885m (55,397feet) at 45°
Vertical: 10600m (34,800feet) at 80°[3]
Breech:Schneider semi-automatic breech mechanism
Elevation:-10° to +80°
Traverse:-150° to +150°

The Canon de 90 mm Modèle 1926 was a light-caliber dual-purpose gun used as primary armament on minesweeping sloops and anti-aircraft armament on a number of French Navy cruisers and battleships during World War II.

Description

The Canon de Modèle 1926 had an autofretted barrel and a Schneider semi-automatic breech mechanism. These guns were carried in single and double, dual-purpose turrets.

Naval Use

Ships that carried the Canon de 90 mm Modèle 1926 include:

Land Use

In addition to the naval gun, a land-based mobile heavy anti-aircraft version called the Canon de 90 mm CA Modèle 1926 was produced. In 1939 a modified — shortened by 1m (03feet) — version was produced as the Canon de 90 mm CA Modèle 1939. Both were produced in limited numbers and it is estimated that only seventeen were built before 1940. Both had a two-wheeled single-axle carriage with three folding outriggers. Guns captured by the Germans were given the designation 9 cm Flak M.39(f). The gun was also supposed to be used on FCM F1 super-heavy breakthrough tank, but never passed the prototype stage.

Ammunition

Ammunition was of fixed QF type. The cartridge was 90 x 674mm R with a 6.83kg (15.06lb) propellant charge and weighed 18kg (40lb).

The gun was able to fire:

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Chamberlain, Peter. Anti-aircraft guns. 1975. 12. Arco Pub. Co. Gander, Terry. 0668038187. New York. 2000222.
  2. Web site: 78- MM CALIBRE CARTRIDGES. www.quarryhs.co.uk. 2017-09-18. 2017-08-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813134712/http://www.quarryhs.co.uk/ammotable10.html. dead.
  3. Book: Campbell, John. Naval weapons of World War Two. 2002-01-01. Naval Institute Press. 0870214594. 302. 51995246.
  4. http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNFR_35-50_m1926.php The 90 mm/40 (5.1") Model 1926 at Naval Weapons.Com