102 mm K M/52 LvSa2 (1954-1967)

102 mm Gun K M/52 LvSa2

Agterste 102 mm pjece på fregatten VALDEMAR SEJR, umiddelbart foran pjecen ses to dybdebombemorterer med øvelsesbomber placeret.
(Photo: Archives of the Royal Danish Naval Museum)

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General Specification:

Danish Apellation:

102 mm Gun K M/52 LvSa2

Type of Origin:

45 Cal. 4 inch Quick Firing Gun Mark XVI in Twin Mark XIX Mounting

Primary Function:

Sea and air targets

Caliber:

102 mm

Muzzle Velocity:

790 m/sec.

Maximum Range:

17,800 m at 45 degrees elevation

Maximum Ceiling:

11,900 m

Weight of Projectile:

16.26 kilos

Ammunition Types:

Shells

Elevation:

-10 degrees/+80 degrees

Lateral Elevation Speed:

20 degrees/sec.

Vertical Elevation Speed:

20 degrees/sec.

Rate of Fire:

16 rounds/min. per barrel

Gun/Mounting:

Semi automatic gun i a remote controlled twin mounting

Fire Control:

n/a

Country of Origin:

Great Britain

Modifications:

n/a

Weapon or Weapon System in use or used on:
Ship or Class:	Number:	In Service:
ESBERN SNARE Class, frigates (3)	3	1954 - 1965
ÆGIR, tender	2	1958 - 1967

Notes:
-	n/a

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