QF 3.7-inch howitzer | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 영국 |
| 역할 | 마운틴 건 |
| 서비스 중 | 1917-현재 |
| 내장 | Unknow |
제1차 세계 대전과 제2차 세계 대전에서 영국과 영연방 군대가 사용하는 산악 총인 QF 3.7인치 곡사포입니다.
| 3.7 inch Howitzer Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 12 |
3.7 inch Howitzer 1
3.7 inch Howitzer 2
3.7 inch Howitzer 4
3.7 inch Howitzer 3
3.7 inch Howitzer 6
3.7 inch Howitzer 5
3.7 inch Howitzer 7
3.7 inch Howitzer 8
3.7 inch Howitzer 10
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General Characteristics (WWI to WWII Era)
The QF 3.7-inch Howitzer was a standard British and Commonwealth mountain gun. Its key design requirement was the ability to be broken down into eight to ten mule-portable loads for transport across rough, mountainous terrain where wheeled vehicles could not operate.
| Property | Value (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Mountain Gun, Field Howitzer |
| 디자이너 | Royal Gun Factory |
| Entered Service | 1917 |
| Calibre | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
| 승무원 | 6–8 men |
| Weight (Firing Position) | 762 kg (1,680 lb) |
Ammunition and Performance
- Shell Weight: High Explosive (HE) shell weighed 9.1 kg (20 lb).
- Muzzle Velocity: 332 m/s (1,090 ft/s) (Maximum Charge).
- Maximum Range: 5,500 m (6,000 yards).
- Rate of Fire: Approximately 5 to 6 rounds per minute (QF means Quick Firing, utilizing separate, quick-loading cartridges).
- Key Feature: Used a sliding block breech mechanism and had a variable recoil system to minimize stress on the lightweight carriage.
Transport and Usage
- Transportability: Could be broken down into 8 mule loads, with the heaviest piece weighing no more than 107 kg (235 lb).
- Carriage: Utilized a box trail carriage, originally with wooden wheels, later replaced by pneumatic rubber tires for motor towing.
- Wartime Service: Saw extensive service in World War I (Mesopotamia, Palestine) and World War II, particularly in Burma and Italy, where its portability was essential.
- Legacy: Replaced in British service by the heavier and more powerful QF 25-pounder and the 75 mm pack howitzer.
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