An interim weapon used to arm coastal battleships and cruisers of the late 1890s and early 1900s. Replaced by the more powerful 8.8 cm/45 (3.46") SK L/45 on new construction.
| Designation | 8.8 cm/35 (3.46") SK L/35 |
|---|---|
| Ship Class Used On | Pre-dreadnoughts: Braunschweig and Deutschland classes Cruisers: Prinz Adalbert and Scharnhorst classes Torpedo Boats: S-138 class Victoria Louise class as rearmed |
| Date Of Design | about 1900 |
| Date In Service | 1904 |
| Gun Weight | N/A |
| Gun Length oa | about 121 in (3.080 m) |
| Bore length | N/A |
| Rifling Length | N/A |
| Grooves | N/A |
| Lands | N/A |
| Twist | N/A |
| Chamber Volume | N/A |
| Rate Of Fire | 12 rounds per minute (?) |
| Type | Fixed |
|---|---|
| Complete Round Weight | N/A |
| Projectile Types and Weights | HE - 15.4 lbs. (7 kg) |
| Bursting Charge | N/A |
| Projectile Length | N/A |
| Propellant Charge | N/A |
| Muzzle Velocity | about 2,300 fps (690 mps) |
| Working Pressure | N/A |
| Approximate Barrel Life | N/A |
| Ammunition stowage per gun | Braunschweig, Prinz Adalbert and Scharnhorst: 150 rounds Deutschland: 140 rounds Victoria Louise: 250 rounds S-138: 100 rounds |
Data from:
- "Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships: 1906-1922" by Randal Gray and Robert Gardiner (Editor)
- "German Warships 1815-1945" by Erich Gröner
Special help from Peter Lienau and Enrique Mas
- 29 October 2006
- Benchmark
- 05 February 2011
- Additional projectile and range information