The 75 mm kanon M/05 was a Swedish naval artillery piece developed in the early 20th century. It served as the primary gun on a number of Sweden’s early destroyers, providing a high‑velocity projectile for surface engagement.
Design and technical data
- Caliber: 75 mm
- Muzzle velocity: 780 m/s (approximately 2 600 ft/s)
Service history
- Naval use – Deployed aboard Swedish destroyers built in the first decade of the 1900s, the M/05 constituted the main armament of these vessels.
- Land adaptation – After its naval service, the gun was modified for use on land as the 75 mm kanon m/1905, extending its operational lifespan within the Swedish Army’s artillery inventory.
No further detailed specifications (such as barrel length, weight, rate of fire, or ammunition type) are documented in readily available encyclopedic sources.
References
- Wikipedia, “75 mm kanon M/05” – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/75_mm_kanon_M/05
- Axis History Forum, “Swedish artillery” – https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=164193
