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28 cm MRK L/40
Photo: Chusseau-Flaviens, Ch. (France) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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28cmMRKL/40

Naval Guns · Germany
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28cmMRKL/40

28 cm MRK L/40
28 cm MRK L/40 Photo: Chusseau-Flaviens, Ch. (France) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
30
Range
40
Lethality
70
Accuracy
50
Ammunition Versatility
40
Multi-Role Capability
20
Reliability
85
Automation
10
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Germany
CategoryNaval Guns
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
44
Naval Guns MASS Rating
113/280
All-Time
Naval Guns · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
30
Range
40
Lethality
70
Accuracy
50
Ammunition Versatility
40
Multi-Role Capability
20
Reliability
85
Automation
10
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
28 cm MRK L/40
Category
Country
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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44
naval guns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the naval guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Weapon TypeNaval gun
  • Weight44,000 kg
  • Length11.2 m
  • Diameter283 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing4MOD.4
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range (gun)15 km
  • Rate of Fire (gun)0.5
◇Warhead4MOD.4
  • Warhead TypeArmor-piercing / High-explosive
  • Warhead Weight240 kg
  • Explosive Filler15.9 kg
  • Nuclear-CapableNo
◆Platform4MOD.4
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Operators4
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Explosive Filler Weight15.9 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeHE (15.9 kg)
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
28 cm MRK L/40SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Chile4——
ⓘ "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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