Canon de 105 court modèle 1934 Schneider explained

Canon de 105 court modèle 1934
Origin:France
Type:Howitzer
Is Explosive:yes
Is Artillery:yes
Service:1935–1945
Wars:World War II
Designer:Schneider
Manufacturer:Schneider
Production Date:1935-1940
Weight:1722kg (3,796lb)
Part Length:2.09m (06.86feet) L/20
Cartridge:15.7kg (34.6lb)[1]
Rate:5 rpm
Max Range:10700m (35,100feet)
Carriage:Split trail
Elevation:-8° to 43°
Traverse:45°

The Canon de 105 court modèle 1934 Schneider was a French howitzer used in World War II. Captured weapons were used by the German Heer as the 10.5 cm leFH 324(f). It was a conservative design by Schneider et Cie. Production was slow with only 144 built by the beginning of the Battle of France. A more advanced 105 mm howitzer design, the Canon de 105 court modèle 1935 B, was produced by the State Arsenal at Bourges, and was ordered in larger numbers. 70 105 mm howitzers mod. 1934 Schneider bought by Lithuania (105 mm 1934 m. haubica) in 1937.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Chamberlain, Peter. Light and medium field artillery. 1975. Arco. Gander, Terry. 20. 0668038209. New York. 2067331.