Kevyt Haupitsi 105 H/37 - Ilmajoki, Finland
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N 62° 43.923 E 022° 34.182
34V E 580231 N 6956712
Howitzer 105 H/37 in Ilmajoki
Waymark Code: WM8V8Q
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 05/15/2010
Views: 33
Calibre: 105 mm x 155 R (cartridge seated ammunition)
Barrel length: L/24
Weight in action: 1850 kg
Muzzle velocity: 274 - 485 m/sec
Traverse: +/- 23,5 degrees
Elevation: - 6 degrees, + 45 degrees
Max. range: 3,0 - 12,5 km
Ammunition weight: 12,35 - 14,9 kg (HE), 12,4 kg (HEAT)
Ammunition types: HE, HEAT (1944), smoke
Finnish use: Bofors design manufactured under license in Finland. 140 manufactured and delivered to Army 1943 - 1945. Used by Field Artillery during late Continuation War.
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
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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