The 15 cm K. 16 differs from other German 15 cm guns by reason of its appreciably heavier projectile. The ammunition employed in the K. 16 is not interchangeable with other guns of the caliber.
This weapon is generally regarded as obsolete, although it may be employed as a coast defense weapon or in some other static role. The piece may be used on the
Features of the 15 cm K. 16 are: the location of the buffer and recuperator below the piece; a large three-ribbed collar which surrounds the piece just forward of the breech ring; a cylindrical breech ring; and a box-type trail terminating in a spade of massive dimensions.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Caliber | 150 mm (5.9 ins.) | |
| Weight in action | 24,000 lbs. | |
| Length of piece | 248 ins. | |
| Elevation | 42° | |
| Depression | -3° | |
| Traverse | 8° | |
| Maximum range | 21,370 yds.* | |
| Maximum muzzle velocity | 2,480 f/s* | |
| Ammunition | H.E. Capped | |
| Weight of projectile | 113 lb. | |
| Propellant | ||
| 16 lb. Ngl R.P. plus 3 oz. igniter powder | ||
| 26 lb. Ngl R.P. plus 3 oz. igniter powder | ||
| 29 lb. Ngl R.P. plus 3 oz. igniter powder | ||
*Not verified.
German: p. 104.1