Kevyt haupitsi 122H/09-30 - Ilmajoki, Finland
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N 62° 43.223 E 022° 34.949
34V E 580916 N 6955428
Light Howitzer 122 mm howitzer model 1909-1930
Waymark Code: WMBN5N
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 06/05/2011
Views: 21
Calibre: 121,92 mm x 159 R (cartridge seated ammunition)
Barrel length: L/15,4
Weight in action: 1450 kg
Muzzle velocity: 361 m/sec
Traverse: +/- 2,5 degrees
Elevation: - 1 degrees, + 44,5 degrees
Max. range: 5,0 - 8,5 km
Ammunition weight: 21,8 - 23,1 kg (HE)
Ammunition types: HE, phosphorus, smoke, shrapnel, propaganda
Country of origin: Soviet Union
Finnish use: 35 captured in Winter War and 145 in Continuation War. Finnish Field Artillery and Fortification Artillery used them during Continuation War.
In 1930's Soviets modernised the 122-mm howitzers they had inherited from Imperial Russia. The modernisation focused increasing the their range by enlarging the room reserved for propellant charge in the ammunition chamber of howitzers barrel. However, the larger propellant charge created more stress for the howitzer, so Soviets also strengthened the gun carriage and added perforated ("pepper-pot") muzzle brake as part of modernisation. During World War 2 these howitzers saw large-scale use with Soviet Red Army.
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Finnish Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1939
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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