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28 cm SK C/34

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28 cm SK C/34 was a German Navy gun used on battleships and cruisers during World War II, designed by Krupp and Rheinmetall. The development of the 28 cm SK C/34 was influenced by the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed significant limitations on the German Navy, and the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, which allowed for the expansion of the Kriegsmarine. The 28 cm SK C/34 was also used by the Bismarck-class battleships, including the Bismarck and Tirpitz, and played a significant role in the Battle of Denmark Strait and the Battle of North Cape.

● Design and Development

The 28 cm SK C/34 was designed to be used on the Scharnhorst-class battleships, including the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, and was also used on the Admiral Hipper-class cruisers, including the Admiral Hipper and Blücher. The design of the 28 cm SK C/34 was influenced by the London Naval Treaty and the Washington Naval Treaty, which imposed limitations on the size and armament of warships. The 28 cm SK C/34 was designed to fire high-explosive shells and armor-piercing shells, and was capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 30 km, as demonstrated during the Invasion of Poland and the Battle of France. The development of the 28 cm SK C/34 involved the collaboration of several German companies, including Siemens, AEG, and ThyssenKrupp, and was overseen by the Reichsmarine and the Oberkommando der Marine.

● Operational History

The 28 cm SK C/34 saw action during several major naval battles, including the Battle of Narvik and the Battle of the Barents Sea, where it was used by the Kriegsmarine against the Royal Navy and the Soviet Navy. The 28 cm SK C/34 was also used during the Channel Dash, where it was used to support the German Navy's battleships and cruisers as they sailed through the English Channel. The 28 cm SK C/34 played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic, where it was used to attack convoys and merchant ships, and was also used during the Invasion of Norway and the Battle of the Baltic. The 28 cm SK C/34 was used by several notable German admirals, including Erich Raeder, Karl Dönitz, and Günther Lütjens, who commanded the Bismarck during its final battle.

● Technical Specifications

The 28 cm SK C/34 had a caliber of 283 mm and a barrel length of 54.4 calibers, and was capable of firing shells at a muzzle velocity of up to 890 m/s, as demonstrated during the Battle of the Denmark Strait. The 28 cm SK C/34 had a maximum range of up to 40 km, and was capable of engaging targets at elevations of up to 45 degrees, as used during the Battle of North Cape. The 28 cm SK C/34 was mounted on a traverse that allowed it to rotate 360 degrees, and was equipped with a recoil system that allowed it to absorb the shock of firing, as designed by Krupp and Rheinmetall. The 28 cm SK C/34 was also equipped with a fire control system that allowed it to engage targets quickly and accurately, as demonstrated during the Invasion of Poland.

● Variants and Upgrades

The 28 cm SK C/34 was developed into several variants, including the 28 cm SK C/34/1 and the 28 cm SK C/40, which were used on different types of warships, including the Bismarck-class battleships and the Admiral Hipper-class cruisers. The 28 cm SK C/34 was also upgraded several times during its service life, with improvements made to its fire control system and its recoil system, as overseen by the Reichsmarine and the Oberkommando der Marine. The 28 cm SK C/34 was also used as a coastal defense gun, and was installed in several batteries along the Atlantic Wall, including the Battery Todt and the Battery Lindemann, which were used to defend against Allied amphibious landings, such as the D-Day invasion of Normandy.

● Service Use

The 28 cm SK C/34 was used by the Kriegsmarine during World War II, and saw action in several major naval battles, including the Battle of the Denmark Strait and the Battle of North Cape. The 28 cm SK C/34 was also used by the German Navy during the Spanish Civil War, where it was used to support the Nationalist forces, led by Francisco Franco, against the Republican forces, led by Manuel Azaña. The 28 cm SK C/34 was used on several notable German warships, including the Bismarck, the Tirpitz, and the Scharnhorst, which were commanded by notable German admirals, including Erich Raeder, Karl Dönitz, and Günther Lütjens. The 28 cm SK C/34 played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic, where it was used to attack convoys and merchant ships, and was also used during the Invasion of Norway and the Battle of the Baltic, which involved the Royal Navy, the Soviet Navy, and the United States Navy.

Category:Naval guns

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