LG1

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The LG1 is a modern towed howitzer in service with the Military of Canada . It is produced by GIAT Industries of France.

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Current service version with Canadian artillery is the LG1 Mark II, of which 28 were purchased for the Light Infantry Battalions – each battalion now being backed by a Direct Support Battery equipped with six of the new howitzers. Giat supplied the first howitzers in 1996 and fielding was complete by November 1997 and were delivered directly to units in Bosnia.

The LG1 howitzer is a 105mm towed artillery piece that features both low weight and a high level of accuracy over long distances. Its lightweight construction gives the barrel a relatively short lifespan. The EFC count is suggested to be approximately 7500; however, during fire and practice, has yielded only around 1500 EFCs.

Currently a Canadian firm, Depro GVB Incorporated, is designing improvements for the gun ranging from muzzle brake design improvements to new spades. This will give the howitzer a greater lifespan, reliability and increase the safety margin for the crew.

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