QF 3.7-inch howitzer

QF 3.7-inch howitzer
Country	UK
Role	Mountain gun
In service	1917–Present
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Ordnance, QF 3.7-inch howitzer is a mountain gun, used by British and Commonwealth armies in the First and Second World Wars, and between the wars.

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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)
Role	Mountain Gun, Field Howitzer
Designer	Royal Gun Factory
Entered Service	1917
Calibre	94 mm (3.7 inches)
Crew	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.