Cannone da 75/32 modello 37
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The Cannone da 75/32 modello 37 was an Italian field artillery piece gun used during World War II. (The designation meant that the gun had a 75 mm caliber, the barrel was 32 caliber-lengths long and it was accepted for service in 1937).
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[edit] History
The Cannone da 75/32 was designed by Ansaldo and the first examples were produced in 1937.
After Italy surrendered, guns captured by Germany were designated 7.5-cm FK248(i).
[edit] Characteristics
- Caliber: 75 mm
- Length of barrel: m
- Weight: travelling 1250 kg, firing 1200 kg
- Maximum range: 12500 m
- Elevation: –10º to +45º
- Traverse: 50º
- Muzzle velocity: 624 m/s
- Rate of fire:
- Shell weight: 6.3 kg
- Users: Italy, Germany
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Artillery by Chris Chant, published by Amber Books, ISBN 1-84509-248-1
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