Canon de 105 modèle 1925/27 Schneider

The Canon de 105 modèle 1925/27 Schneider was a heavy field gun used by Greece during World War II. It was bought at the same time as the Canon de 85 modèle 1927 Schneider The Germans allotted this gun the designation of 10.5 cm Kanone 340(g), but it is unknown if they actually used them themselves.

Canon de 105 modèle 1925/27 Schneider
Typeheavy field gun
Place of originFrance
Service history
In service1927-1945
Used by Greece
WarsWorld War II
Production history
DesignerSchneider
ManufacturerSchneider
Specifications
Mass3,260 kilograms (7,190 lb)
Barrel length3.24 metres (10 ft 8 in) L/30.8

Shell15.66 kilograms (34 lb 8 oz)
Caliber105 mm (4.13 in)
CarriageSplit trail
Elevation-3° to +60°
Traverse80°
Muzzle velocity660 m/s (2,165 ft/s)
Maximum firing range15,500 metres (17,000 yd)

References

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  • Chamberlain, Peter & Gander, Terry. Light and Medium Field Artillery. New York: Arco, 1975