
QF 3.7-inch howitzer | |
|---|---|
| Land | Storbritannien |
| Roll | Bergspistol |
| I bruk | 1917–Nuvarande |
| Byggd | Unknow |
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| 3.7 inch Howitzer Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotografer | Unknow |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Bilder | 12 |
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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) |
|---|---|
| Roll | Mountain Gun, Field Howitzer |
| Designer | Royal Gun Factory |
| Entered Service | 1917 |
| Calibre | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
| besättning | 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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