Kevyt kanuuna 76K/02 - Kortesjärvi, Finland
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N 63° 17.897 E 023° 09.496
34V E 608189 N 7020644
76 mm cannon model 1902
Waymark Code: WMAF1H
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 01/07/2011
Views: 33
Calibre: 76,2 mm x 385 R (fixed ammunition)
Barrel length: L/30
Weight in action: 1100 kg
Muzzle velocity: 460-605 m/sec
Traverse: 3 degrees
Elevation: - 6 degrees, + 17 degrees
Max. range: 7,9-10,6 km
Ammunition weight: 6,4 kg (HE), 6,3 kg (AP-T).
Ammunition types: HE, AP, AP-T, APHE-T, HEAT (1944), HEAT-T (1944), shrapnel, incendiary
Country of origin: Russia
Finnish use: 179 guns acquired (captured + bought) in 1918. 11 more bought in 1931. Five captured during Winter War and 54 bought from Germany late 1940 and delivered in November - December of 1940. The most numerous field gun in use of Finnish field artillery during World War 2.
What type of artillery is this?: cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Finnish army
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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