105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M | |
Origin: | Hungary |
Type: | Howitzer |
Is Explosive: | yes |
Is Artillery: | yes |
Service: | 1940–1945 |
Used By: | Royal Hungarian Army |
Wars: | World War II[1] |
Designer: | MÁVAG |
Manufacturer: | MÁVAG |
Production Date: | 1940-1945 |
Number: | 72? |
Variants: | 43M Zrínyi assault gun |
Weight: | 1600kg (3,500lb) |
Part Length: | 2.15m (07.05feet) L/20.5 |
Cartridge Weight: | 15kg (33lb) |
Caliber: | 105mm |
Velocity: | 448m/s |
Max Range: | 10.4km (06.5miles) |
Carriage: | box trail |
The 105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M was a Hungarian howitzer used in World War II. It was designed and produced by MÁVAG for the Royal Hungarian Army. It was a conservative design with horse traction, box trail and a muzzle brake. It is estimated that only 72 were produced between 1940 and 1945 with the majority being used to arm the 43M Zrínyi assault gun.