155mm Gun/Howitzer, GH N-45
N 34° 39.981 W 098° 23.134
14S E 556295 N 3836215
Located on Ft Sill
Waymark Code: WM3K2B
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2008
Views: 12
This weapon features a .45 caliber barrel with a large chamber to accommodate base bleed ammunition which enables ranges up to 39,600 meters (43,300 yds). Other ammunition includes all standard NATO rounds for this caliber, as well as the enhanced range and accuracy projectiles. A semi-automatic breech mechanism is served by a pneumatic rammer. There is a quick release in the traversing gear which brings the barrel from the traveling position to firing position in only a few seconds. When limbered, the weapon will follow in the tracks of the towing vehicle through use of a steering device.
Many of these weapons came to Iraq via Jordan and were used on both sides of the Iran-Iraq war. Seven were captured during Operation Desert Storm and this example was brought to Fort Sill by the 212th Field Artillery Brigade.
Caliber: 155mm; 6.1 inch
Weight: 10,070kg; 22,154lbs
Shell weight: 45kg; 99lbs
Range: 30,300m; 33,136yds
Elevation: 1,236mils to -89mils; 72 degrees to -5 degrees
720mils right; 40 degrees right
Detachment: 7
Rate of Fire: 7 rounds per minute
Museum Acc#: 91.126.5
What type of artillery is this?: 155mm Gun/Howitzer, GH N-45
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Austria, Iraq
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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