Description

GENERAL DATA

The Howitzer is designed for accomplishing of the following missions: Infliction of losses upon live force and firing means unsheltered and in field type defilades.

Fight with artillery and automotive vehicles. Demolition of armoured and fortifield objects of field type. Fight with hostile mortars. The speed of motion and maneuverability of the Howitzer are high and may be to 70 km/h.The suspension units and wheels with flexible spongy tyres enable high motion speeds.

The weapon possesses to a large extent the characteristics of an antitank weapon; it is suitable for momentary fire in travel without any special preparations and with folded trails.

WEAPON TECHNICAL DATA
Caliber: 105 mm
Overall length of barrel: 3480 mm
Maximum range with special charge: 13 km
Nitrogen pressure in recuperator: 50 kg/cm²
Oil amount in recoil brake: 6.3 l

Horizontal field of action:
With spread trails: 52°
With folded trails: 16°

Vertical field of action:
With spread trails: -12° to +68°
With folded trails: -12° to +16°

Overall length in travelling position: 6170 mm
Overall length in firing position: 5460 mm
Track width: 1800 mm
Height at maximum elevation: 3800 mm
Height in travelling position: 1560 mm
Weight in travelling position: 2100 kg
Weight of the weapon set, tools and accessories: 40 kg
Rate of motion, max: 70 km/h