Cannone da 76/45 S 1911

Cannone da 76/45 S 1911
Cannone da 76/45 S 1911
Type	Naval gun; Coastal artillery; Railway gun; Anti-aircraft gun
Place of origin	France
Service history
In service	1911–1945?
Used by	Kingdom of Italy; Nazi Germany
Production history
Designer	Schneider et Cie
Designed	1911
Manufacturer	Gio. Ansaldo & C.
No. built	312
Variants	Cannone da 76/45 CA
Specifications
Mass	2,204 kg (4,859 lb)
Barrel length	3.5 m (11 ft) L/46.9
Shell	Fixed QF 76.2 x 699mm R
Shell weight	6 kg (13 lb 4 oz)
Caliber	76.2 mm (3.00 in)
Breech	Semi-automatic horizontal sliding-block
Recoil	Hydro-spring
Carriage	Pedestal mount
Elevation	-5° to +80°
Traverse	360°
Rate of fire	20-30 rpm
Muzzle velocity	756 m/s (2,480 ft/s)
Maximum firing range	6.4 km (21,000 ft) AA ceiling

The Cannone da 76/45 S 1911 was a naval gun used by Italy during World War I and World War II. In addition to its naval role it was also employed in coastal artillery, railway gun and anti-aircraft roles.

History[edit]

The 76/45 began life as a French design from the Schneider company called the Canon de 76 mm Modèle 1911. The Italians bought a production license and the gun was produced by the Gio Ansaldo company. In service there were a number of designations such as the Cannone da 76/45 S 1911, 76/45 S Mod 1911 RM (Regia Marina) and Cannone da 76/45 CA (contre-aereo).[1] During World War I Ansaldo produced 312 guns and 287 mounts in response to a request for anti-aircraft guns.^[3] These guns were emplaced on high angle pedestal mounts for static defense of high value targets and on armored trains of the Regia Marina.

During the 1930s the 242 surviving guns were assigned to coastal artillery and anti-aircraft units of the MVSN. These remained in use together with 66/47, 76/40, 77/28, 100/47, 102/35 and 102/45 due to insufficient numbers of the newer Cannone da 75/46 and Cannone da 90/53 guns. Guns captured by the Germans after the Italian defeat were designated 7.62 cm Flak 266/3 (i).^[1]

The most common anti-aircraft configuration was a fixed battery of four guns located near major cities, factories or military bases. Target range was measured by optical coincidence rangefinders and height by optical height finders. These coordinates were transmitted to a single fire-control station, which calculated target speed, altitude and direction to determine deflection angles. These calculations were then transmitted to each gun crew for barrage fire. Batteries also had associated searchlights and acoustic location devices.

Notes[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Chamberlain, Peter (1975). Anti-aircraft guns. Gander, Terry. New York: Arco Pub. Co. p. 30. ISBN 0668038187. OCLC 2000222.
^ "77-77 MM CALIBRE CARTRIDGES". www.quarryhs.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2015-01-17. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
^ "Le artiglierie italiane nella 2ª Guerra Mondiale". xoomer.virgilio.it. Retrieved 2017-09-19.

References[edit]

Friedman, Norman (2011). Naval Weapons of World War One. Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK: Seaforth. ISBN 978-1-84832-100-7.
Gander, Terry; Chamberlain, Peter (1975). Anti-aircraft guns. New York, United States: Arco. ISBN 0668038187.

External links[edit]

http://xoomer.virgilio.it/ramius/Militaria/artiglierie_2gm.html

[:0-1] Chamberlain, Peter (1975). Anti-aircraft guns. Gander, Terry. New York: Arco Pub. Co. p. 30. ISBN 0668038187. OCLC 2000222.

[2] "77-77 MM CALIBRE CARTRIDGES". www.quarryhs.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2015-01-17. Retrieved 2017-09-19.

[3] "Le artiglierie italiane nella 2ª Guerra Mondiale". xoomer.virgilio.it. Retrieved 2017-09-19.

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v t e Italian artillery of World War I
Anti-aircraft guns	Cannone da 76/45 S 1911 Cannone da 75/27 A.V.
Field, Medium and Heavy guns	Cannone da 75/27 modello 06 Cannone da 75/27 modello 12 Cannone da 75/27 modello 11 8 cm FK M. 5 Obice da 100/17 modello 14 Obice da 105/14 Cannone da 105/28 Cannone da 105/32 Obice da 149/12 Cannone da 149/23 Cannone da 149/35 A Cannone da 152/45
Mortars	Bombarda da 58 A Bombarda da 58 B 15 cm Mörser M1881 Bombarda da 240 mm
Infantry and Mountain guns	Cannon 37F Cannone da 65/17 modello 13 Cannone da 76/17 S modello 12 Cannone da 70/15
Naval and coastal defense guns	Cannon 76/40 Model 1916 Cannone da 76/45 S 1911 Cannon 102/35 Model 1914 Cannon 102/45 Cannon 152/32 Model 1887 Cannone da 190/45 EOC 8 inch 45 caliber EOC 10 inch 40 caliber EOC 10-inch /45 naval gun Obice da 280 305 mm /46 Model 1909 100-ton gun BL 13.5 inch naval gun Mk I – IV Cannone navale da 381/40
Railroad artillery	Cannone da 381/40 AVS
Superheavy and Siege artillery	Mortaio da 210/8 D.S. Mortaio da 210/9 modello 14 Mortaio da 260/9 Modello 16 Obice da 280 Obice da 305/17

v t e Italian artillery of World War II
Tank guns	Breda Model 35 Cannone da 37/40 Cannone da 47/32 Cannone da 47/40 Cannone da 75/34
Anti-tank guns	Solothurn S-18/1000 Cannone da 47/32 Obice da 75/18 modello 35 Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34 Cannone da 90/53 Cannone da 105/25
Infantry and Mountain guns	Cannone da 37/10 modello 15 Cannone da 47/32 Cannone da 65/17 modello 13 Cannone da 70/15 Obice da 75/18 modello 34
Field, Medium and Heavy guns	Cannone da 75/27 modello 06 Cannone da 75/27 modello 12 Cannone da 75/27 modello 11 Obice da 75/18 modello 35 Cannone da 75/32 modello 37 Cannone da 76/17 S modello 12 Obice da 100/17 modello 14 Obice da 105/14 Cannone da 105/28 Cannone da 105/32 Obice da 149/12 Cannone da 149/28 Cannone da 149/35 A Cannone da 149/40 modello 35 Obice da 149/19 modello 37 Cannone da 152/45 Obice da 210/22
Superheavy and Siege artillery	Mortaio da 210/8 D.S. Mortaio da 260/9 Modello 16 Obice da 280 Obice da 305/17
Railroad artillery	Cannone navale da 381/40
Anti-aircraft guns	Cannone-Mitragliera da 20/77 (Scotti) Breda Model 35 Cannone-Mitragliera da 37/54 (Breda) Cannone da 75/27 A.V. Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34 Cannone da 75/49 Cannone da 90/53