15 cm/55 SK C/28 (150 mm)

Description

The 15 cm/55 SK C/28 (150 mm) is a German naval gun that was developed in the mid 1930s and used extensively during World War II. It was designed as the main armament for the Admiral Hipper-class cruisers, but was also installed on a number of other German warships, including the Scharnhorst-class battleships and the Prinz Eugen heavy cruiser. The gun fired 150 mm rounds at a maximum range of over 22 kilometers and could fire up to 6 rounds per minute.

The 15 cm/55 SK C/28 was highly regarded for its accuracy and long-range capabilities. It was used in a variety of combat scenarios during World War II, including in the Atlantic and Arctic theaters. The gun was particularly effective against enemy cruisers and destroyers, and was used to devastating effect during the Battle of the Denmark Strait in 1941.

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15cm/55 SK C/28 (150 mm) Cannon on the Admiral Graf Spee

In War Thunder, the 15 cm/55 SK C/28 is featured on a number of German naval vessels, including the Admiral Graf Spee cruisers and the Scharnhorst-class battleships. when used correctly the accuracy and long-range capabilities of the gun make it a formidable weapon in the game, and a valuable addition to any naval fleet.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Admiral Graf Spee
• Scharnhorst

General info

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Available ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		1,000 m	2,500 m	5,000 m	7,500 m	10,000 m	15,000 m
Spgr. L/4.5 Kz (m.Hb)	HE	37	37	37	37	37	37
Pzgr. L/3.7 (m.Hb)	APCBC	246	207	157	121	95	69
Spgr. L/4.4 Bdz (m.Hb)	SAPBC	123	104	79	60	47	36

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (s)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
Spgr. L/4.5 Kz (m.Hb)	HE	875	45.5	0	0.1	3.91	79°	80°	81°
Pzgr. L/3.7 (m.Hb)	APCBC	875	45.5	0.015	7	1.32	48°	63°	71°
Spgr. L/4.4 Bdz (m.Hb)	SAPBC	875	45.5	0.015	7	3.32	48°	63°	71°

Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Pros:

• Short reload (7.5 second)

• Carry's lots of ammo

Cons:

• Slower than average targeting speed (4.2 seconds)
• Tends to overheat at times

History

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