Kevyt kanuuna 76 K/02 - Menkijärvi, Finland
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N 62° 57.144 E 023° 31.898
34V E 628417 N 6982813
76 mm cannon model 1902
Waymark Code: WM99RQ
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 07/19/2010
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.
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Finnish army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1940
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
yes
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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