These were short-barrel Hotchkiss pattern 2-pdr. guns license built by Škoda. Actual length was 33.1 calibers.
| Designation | 4.7 cm L/33 Škoda |
|---|---|
| Ship Class Used On | Most ships |
| Date Of Design | N/A |
| Date In Service | 1890 |
| Gun Weight | 265 lbs. (120 kg) + 28.3 lbs. (12.85 kg) breech |
| Gun Length oa | 61.3 in (1.558 m) |
| Bore Length | N/A |
| Rifling Length | 48.3 in (1.227 m) |
| Grooves | (20) 0.015d x 0.021 in (0.4 x 5.85 mm) |
| Lands | 0.059 in (1.5 mm) |
| Twist | Uniform RH 1 in 32.62 |
| Chamber Volume | N/A |
| Rate Of Fire | 25 rounds per minute |
| Type | Fixed |
|---|---|
| Projectile Types and Weights | Common: 2.40 lbs. (1.10 kg)
HE: 2.40 lbs. (1.53 kg) |
| Bursting Charge | Common: 0.099 lbs. (0.045 kg)
HE: N/A |
| Projectile Length | N/A |
| Cartridge Case Type, Size and Empty Weight | Brass, N/A |
| Propellant Charge | 0.26 lbs. (0.12 kg) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1,840 fps (560 mps) |
| Working Pressure | N/A |
| Approximate Barrel Life | N/A |
| Ammunition stowage per gun | Typical was 100 common and 350 HE rounds per gun |
| Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|
| 45 degrees | 3,280 yards (3,000 m) |
| Designation | Single Mounting |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1,168 lbs. (530 kg) including pivot |
| Elevation | -10 / +20 degrees |
| Elevation Rate | Manually operated, only |
| Train | about +150 / -150 degrees |
| Train Rate | Manually operated, only |
| Gun recoil | N/A |
"Naval Weapons of World War One" by Norman Friedman
Original research by Mihály Krámli
06 June 2025 - New datapage