L5 Howitzer - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 26.841 W 075° 39.523
18T E 448488 N 5032858
This L5 105 MM Pack Howitzer is located in the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces (Beechwood Cemetery), on St. Laurent Boulevard, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMYG46
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/12/2018
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Text of the plaque:
L5 Howitzer
The 105 MM Pack Howitzer, designed and manufactured in Italy in the late 1960's is the artillery support weapon for the Airborne Regiment within the Canadian Armed Forces. The Howitzer is capable of both high and low angle fire with a maximum range of 10,000 M. Minimizing weight and bulk, the gun can be moved to and within the combat zone by air transport, helicopter or towed by vehicles. It uses standard high explosive, illumination, smoke and anti-tank ammunition.
Texte de la plaque:
Le Howitzer L5
Conçu et fabriquée en Italie à la fin des années soixante, l’obusier démontable Howitzer 105 MM est une arme d’appui d’artillerie destinée au régiment aéroporté des Forces Armées Canadiennes. L’Obusier howitzer possède des capacités de tir vertical et de tir plongeant de 10,000 M. Très légère et peu encombrante, cette arme peu être transportée vers la zone de combat et à l’intérieur de celle-ci par voie aérienne, par hélicoptère ou au moyen d’une remorque. Elle peut recevoir des explosifs brisants, des projectiles éclairants ou fumigènes et des munitions antichar.
Location restrictions: National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces - St. Laurent Boulevard
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