Kanone SKL/45
The battery Gneisenau used these guns amongst other locations at L'Anse du Brick, east of Cherbourg. They filled the gap in fire power during the constructing of the Regelbauten. With a 3 m distance finder and two 150 cm searchlights the battery had several successful actions with sinking allied gunboats. A total of 4 guns were operational.
| Caliber | Barrel length | Gun weight | Shell weight | Rate of fire | Max range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 cm | 6 m | 74 tons | 45.3 kg | 3 per minute | 22.5 km |
The crew is cleaning the barrel.