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15 cm SK C/28 gun
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Naval Guns · Germany · 1935
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15cmSKC/28gun

15 cm SK C/28 gun
15 cm SK C/28 gun Photo: Wartourist at Danish Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
60
Range
55
Lethality
75
Accuracy
70
Ammunition Versatility
65
Multi-Role Capability
40
Reliability
80
Automation
30
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
ManufacturerRheinmetall AG
CategoryNaval Guns
EraInterwar Period
In service1935–1943
Operators3 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Naval Guns MASS Rating
5/40
Interwar Period
32/280
All-Time
Naval Guns · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
60
Range
55
Lethality
75
Accuracy
70
Ammunition Versatility
65
Multi-Role Capability
40
Reliability
80
Automation
30
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
15 cm SK C/28 gun
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1935–1943
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
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 Year1935
  • Weight9,026 kg
  • Length8.291 m
  • Diameter149.1 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Performance3MOD.3
  • Range23 km
  • Maximum Range (gun)23 km
  • Rate of Fire (gun)8
▣Platform3MOD.3
◇Production1MOD.1
  • Operators2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1935Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1943Production ended
91
years in service
8
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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