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130 mm/55 B7 Pattern 1913 gun
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Naval Guns · Russia · 1914
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130mm/55B7Pattern1913gun

130 mm/55 B7 Pattern 1913 gun
130 mm/55 B7 Pattern 1913 gun Photo: Ludovic Péron · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
30
Range
40
Lethality
50
Accuracy
45
Ammunition Versatility
35
Multi-Role Capability
20
Reliability
70
Automation
10
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryNaval Guns
EraWorld War I
In service1914–1925
Operators2 countries
Quantity571
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
39
Naval Guns MASS Rating
15/25
World War I
157/280
All-Time
Naval Guns · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
30
Range
40
Lethality
50
Accuracy
45
Ammunition Versatility
35
Multi-Role Capability
20
Reliability
70
Automation
10
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
130 mm/55 B7 Pattern 1913 gun
Category
Country
Production
1914–1925
Quantity
571
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · WORLD WAR I
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
39
naval guns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the naval guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Weapon TypeNaval gun
  • Service Entry Year1914
  • Weight5,290 kg
  • Length7.15 m
  • Diameter130 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing4MOD.4
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Range20.3 km
  • Maximum Range (gun)20.3 km
  • Rate of Fire (gun)5
◇Warhead2MOD.2
◆Platform4MOD.4
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Production571
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1913Sale: Russia (471 units)
  2. 1914Production started
  3. 1925Production ended
112
years in service
11
years in production
571
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
130 mm/55 B7 Pattern 1913 gunSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1913Russia471——
1913Russia100——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Surface ship from which a torpedo is launched, typically a destroyer, cruiser, or dedicated torpedo boat.
Ship-launched: a torpedo designed to be deployed from surface warships using onboard launch tubes or deck-mounted launchers.
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