Raskas Haupitsi 155 H 17 - Kurikka, Finland
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N 62° 37.224 E 022° 24.277
34V E 572065 N 6944080
Heavy Howitser 155 H 17 - 4/II/3/Heavy Battery 1 - Kurikka, Finland
Waymark Code: WMABNT
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 12/20/2010
Views: 38
Calibre: 155 mm x ? (cartridge seated ammunition)
Barrel length: L/15
Weight in action: 3300 kg
Muzzle velocity: 448 - 453 m/sec
Traverse: +/- 6 degrees
Elevation: - 0 degrees, + 42,3 degrees
Max. range: 10,3 - 11,0 km
Ammunition weight: 43,0 - 43,6 kg (HE)
Ammunition types: HE
Country of origin: France
Battlegrounds where this battery fight:
Värtsilä, Harlu, Vieljärvi, Tuulosjoki, Prääsä, Äänislinna, Suoju, Kontupohja, Karhumäki, Krivi/maaselän kannas, Barany/Syväri, Tali-Ihantala/Karjalan kannas
This howitzer fired 919 rounds in battles agains Russia at World War II 1941-1944
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Finnish Army /1st Heavy Battery
Date artillery was in use: 06/19/1941
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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