Canon de 75 modèle 1905 Schneider explained

Canon de 75 modèle 1905 Schneider
Origin:France
Type:Field gun
Is Artillery:yes
Service:1906–1945
Used By: Bulgaria
Wars:Balkan Wars
World War I
World War II
Designer:Schneider
Manufacturer:Schneider
Weight:Combat: 1017kg (2,242lb)
Travel: 1700kg (3,700lb)[1]
Part Length:2.4m (07.9feet) L/32
(L/26.5 was rifled)
Cartridge:6.5kg (14.3lb)
Caliber:75mm
Velocity:500 m/s (1,640 ft/s)
Max Range:8km (05miles)
Breech:interrupted screw
Recoil:hydro spring
Carriage:solid trail
Elevation:-5° to +16°
Traverse:

The Canon de 75 modèle 1905 Schneider, factory designation Matériel de campagne à tir rapide de 75 mm, modèle 1903 PR (Puissant, système de récupération de recul à Ressort), Bulgarian designation "75-мм скорострелно полско оръдие “Шнайдер” образец 1904 год, was a field gun developed by Gustave Canet and used by Bulgaria during World War I and World War II. Some 324 had been delivered by the end of 1907 and most were still in service in 1939.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schneider-Canet 75mm 1904.
  2. Chamberlain & Gander, p. 15