152mm Gun, Type 83
N 34° 40.006 W 098° 23.122
14S E 556313 N 3836261
Located on Ft Sill
Waymark Code: WM3JR3
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2008
Views: 9
The plaque reads:
China, Iraq
The Type 83 Gun was developed from the Chinese Type 66, which was based on a Soviet D-20 design. The barrel features a single baffle muzzle brake, a separated shield, and the split trail legs each have a hydraulically operated wheel (to assist handling). When emplaced, the carriage rests on a firing platform with the main wheels elevated out of the way.
When traveling, the barrel is swung 18 degrees and clamped over the closed trail legs. The trails are then raised to limber and the piece is ready for high speed towing. Shorter moves can be made without stowing the tube in reverse position. A moderate number of these have been produced, principally for China, by China North Industries Corporation.
Caliber: 152mm; 6 inch
Weight: 10,550kg; 23,000lbs
Shell weight: 48kg; 106lbs
Range: 30,370m; 33,900yds
Elevation: -44mils to 800mils; -2.5 degrees to 45 degrees
Traverse: 426mils to 460 degrees; 24 degrees left, 26 degrees right
Detachment: 10/12
Rate of Fire: 3 to 4 rounds per minute
Museum Acc#: 91.130.1
What type of artillery is this?: 152mm Gun, Type 83
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: China, Iraq
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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