Canone de 155 L mle 1924 explained

Canon de 155 L mle 1924
Origin:Belgium
Type:heavy gun
Is Artillery:yes
Used By: Belgium
Wars:World War II
Designer:Cockerill
Manufacturer:Cockerill
Number:24?
Weight:7840kg (17,280lb)
Part Length:4.721m (15.489feet) L/30.8
Cartridge:43kg (95lb)
Caliber:155 mm (6.10 in)
Velocity:665m/s
Max Range:17000m (56,000feet)
Carriage:Box trail
Elevation:+5° to +26°
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The Canon de 155 L mle 1924 was a heavy gun used by Belgium during World War II. After the Germans occupied conquered Belgium in May 1940 they took over the surviving weapons as the 15.5 cm Kanone 432(b).

The gun were constructed using carriages of Krupp 13 cm Kanone 09 modified for motor traction in 1917. It broke down into two loads for transport.

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