Kevyt haupitsi 112 H 10-30 - Kauhajoki, Finland
Posted by: Neofytos
N 62° 25.565 E 022° 10.476
34V E 560659 N 6922198
Light howitzer 112 H 10-30 in Veteraanien perinnetalo Kauhajoki
Waymark Code: WM8TA0
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 05/10/2010
Views: 38
1.6.1944 Finnish army had 161 this type of howitzers and 153 in 1.9.1944.
This cannon was manufactured by Russian Putilov.
3 x 2 horses move this cannon in any terrain.
Range was 8,7 km.
Shot amount in 1 minute was 8.
Ammunition weight 21,8 kg.
Muzzle velocity 361 m/s.
What type of artillery is this?: howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: Finnish Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1941
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?: No
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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