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6inch/35caliberMarkIIIgun

Naval Guns · United States · 1911
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6inch/35caliberMarkIIIgun

* 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
85
Automation
10
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerWashington Navy Yard
CategoryNaval Guns
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1911–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,200
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Naval Guns MASS Rating
23/131
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
132/280
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
85
Automation
10
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
6 inch/35 caliber Mark III gun
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1911–1945
Quantity
1,200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
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 Typemedium-caliber naval gun
  • Service Entry Year1911
  • Weight7,000 kg
  • Length5.33 m
  • Diameter152 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing1MOD.1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range (gun)15 km
  • Rate of Fire (gun)8
◇Platform2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1911Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
115
years in service
34
years in production
1,200
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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