The 105mm (4.1 in) and 128mm (5 in) are supposed to have the same firing angle (GA or golden angle) which is, in my experience, not true, thus allowing them to be used in tandem in ships with uneven space in T mounts (think H39). The GA for these two guns is 32 degrees.
Also, although the 105mm is "smaller" than the 128mm, the former weighs more than the latter. Their rate of fire is, nevertheless, the same (1.2 sec)
In general: the 88mm (3.46 in) is a good option for Endem and other small ships CL & CA). It is faster firing (0.80 sec) but shorter ranged. Its GA is 36 degrees. The 105mm and 128mm are for BBs mainly due to weight and space restriction.
Of the three, the best gun is the 128mm KM40. Use when you can.
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