Howitzer vz. 18/47 - Kraliky, Czech Republic - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

152 mm howitzer vz. 18/47
In 1945 a series of German sFH 18 howitzers was in production in the Škoda factory, and after the Nazi surrender they were finished and put in service with the new Czechoslovak army. The barrel was shortened and bored to Soviet caliber - this precise and reliable weapons served until the 80ies.

Technical characteristics:
Barrel length: 4140 mm (1/27)
The weight of the transmission: 6550 kg
Weight capacity: 5588 kg
Bearing: 0 ° to + 45 °
Delivery: 60 ° (total)
Muzzle velocity: 580 m/s
Weight of projectile: 43,5 kg
Range: 200 m
Rate of fire: 4 shots/min.
Manufacturer: Skoda Pilsen

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The howitzer is located inside Kraliky Military Museum (visit link) .

What type of artillery is this?: howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: former Czechoslovakia Parking location to view this Waymark: N 50° 05.750 E 016° 45.315 Cost?: 50.00 (listed in local currency) Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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