FH-70
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| FH 70 | |
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| Type | Long range gun |
| Place of origin | UK, Germany, Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1978 |
| Used by | see text |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 7,800-9,600 |
| Barrel length | 39 |
| Crew | 8 |
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| Shell | HE, Smoke, Illuminating |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
| Carriage | Split trail, auxiliary engine |
| Rate of fire | 3-6 rounds per minute |
| Effective range | 24-30 km (depending on ammo) |
The FH-70 (Field Howitzer for the 1970s) is a towed howitzer in use with several nations.
[edit] History
The FH-70 was a joint development project between Italy, West Germany, and the UK to replace existing artillery and use the standard NATO 155 mm round.
It has an on-board engine to move the gun carriage short distances without putting it on tow to an artillery tractor.
[edit] Operators
- Germany (phased out already)
- UK, as L121 (in TA service until 1999)
- Italy
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Estonia
- Saudi Arabia
