| 305mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun | |
|---|---|
 Main guns of the Courbet | |
| Type | Naval gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | France |
| Wars | World War I |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | separate charges and shell |
| Calibre | 305 mm |
The 305mm/45 Modèle 1906 gun was a heavy naval gun of the French Navy.
The type was used on the Danton-class battleships, mounted in two twin turrets. An improved variant, the 305mm/45 Modèle 1910 gun, was installed on the Courbet class.
Weapons of comparable role, performance and era[]
- EOC 12 inch /45 naval gun Elswick Ordnance (British) equivalent
- BL 12 inch Mk X naval gun Vickers (British) equivalent
- 12"/45 caliber Mark 5 gun US equivalent
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