10.5 cm hruby kanon vz. 35 explained

10.5 cm hrubý kanón vz. 35
Origin:Czechoslovakia
Type:Howitzer
Is Ranged:y
Is Explosive:yes
Is Artillery:yes
Service:1935–1945
Used By: Bulgaria


Slovakia[1]
Wars:World War II
Designer:Skoda
Manufacturer:Skoda
Production Date:1935-41
Weight:4200kg (9,300lb)
Part Length:4.4m (14.4feet) L/42
Caliber:105 mm (4.13 in)
Rate:8 rpm
Velocity:730 m/s (2,395 ft/s)
Max Range:18100m (59,400feet)
Breech:sliding block
Carriage:Split trail
Elevation:-6° to +42°
Traverse:50°

The 10.5 cm hrubý kanón vz. 35 (Heavy Gun model 35) was a Czech field gun used in the Second World War. Those weapons captured after the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939 were taken into Wehrmacht service as the 10.5 cm K 35(t). Former Yugoslav guns were designated as the 10.5 cm Kanone 339(j). It was used by a variety of German units during World War II, especially on coastal defense duties. 36 were in service with the Slovak Army.[2]

Design & History

It was designed solely for motor traction. It fired 18kg (40lb) HE, canister and semi-armor-piercing shells.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ztráty slovenské armády v letech 1939 - 1944 – Druhá světová válka – druhasvetova.com . druhasvetova.com . 7 August 2024 . Czech.
  2. Kliment and Nakládal, p. 123