Characteristics
Effectiveness of the guns against armor in different situations:
| Distance | 0 | 7,900 m (8,600 yd) | 15,100 m (16,500 yd) | 18,288 m (20,000 yd) | 27,432 m (30,000 yd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting angle | 0 | 3.3 | 7.4 | 9.7 | 18.7 |
| Shell hitting angle | 0 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 15.2 | 30.2 |
| Shell velocity at target | 890 m/s (2,900 ft/s) | 693 m/s (2,270 ft/s) | 552 m/s (1,810 ft/s) | 496 m/s (1,630 ft/s) | 420 m/s (1,400 ft/s) |
| Side armor belt penetration | 604 mm (20 in) | 460 mm (20 in) | 335 mm (10 in) | 291 mm (10 in) | 205 mm (8 in) |
| Deck armor penetration | - | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 41 mm (2 in) | 48 mm (2 in) | 76 mm (3 in) |
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