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BL 6 inch Mk XIII – XVIII gun
Photo: Damien Parer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Naval Guns · United Kingdom · 1914
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BL6inchMkXIII–XVIIIgun

BL 6 inch Mk XIII – XVIII gun
BL 6 inch Mk XIII – XVIII gun Photo: Damien Parer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
30
Range
50
Lethality
65
Accuracy
55
Ammunition Versatility
40
Multi-Role Capability
20
Reliability
85
Automation
10
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryNaval Guns
EraWorld War I
In service1914–1958
Operators4 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
46
Naval Guns MASS Rating
4/25
World War I
97/280
All-Time
Naval Guns · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
30
Range
50
Lethality
65
Accuracy
55
Ammunition Versatility
40
Multi-Role Capability
20
Reliability
85
Automation
10
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
BL 6 inch Mk XIII – XVIII gun
Category
Production
1914–1958
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · WORLD WAR I
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
46
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
  • Service Entry Year1914
  • Length7.62 m
  • Diameter152 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing5MOD.5
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Propulsion Typenone
◇Warhead3MOD.3
◆Platform4MOD.4
▤Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact
  • Explosive Filler Typecordite
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914Production started
  2. 1958Production ended
112
years in service
44
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 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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