Obice da 149/12 modello 14

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The Obice 149/12 modello 14 was a 149 mm howitzer used by Italy during World War II. There was also a modified version with a longer barrel, the Obice 149/13 modello 14.

Contents 1 History 2 Designations 3 Characteristics 3.1 for Obice 149/12 modello 14 3.2 for Obice 149/13 modello 14 4 See also 5 References

[edit] History

[edit] Designations

The original Austro-Hungarian designation was Skoda 149 mm Modell 14. The modified version was the Skoda 149 mm Modell 14/16.

After World War I, in Czech service they were called Hruba houfnize vz 14 and Hruba houfnize vz 14/16.

The Italian designations were Obice 149/12 modello 14 and Obice 149/13 modello 14.

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] for Obice 149/12 modello 14

• Calibre: 149.1 mm
• Length of barrel: 2.09 m (82.3 in)
• Weight: In action 2344 kg (5168 lb); travelling 3070 kg (6769 lb)
• Elevation: -5 to +43 degrees
• Traverse: 5 degrees
• Muzzle velocity: 300 m/s (984 feet/s)
• Maximum range: 6900 m (7546 yards)
• Shell weight: 41 kg (90.4 lb)

[edit] for Obice 149/13 modello 14

• Calibre: 149.1 mm
• Length of barrel: 2.1 m (82.7 in)
• Weight: In action 2765 kg (6097 lb); travelling 3340 kg (7365 lb)
• Elevation: -5 to +70 degrees
• Traverse: 6 degrees
• Muzzle velocity: 350 m/s (11548 feet/s)
• Maximum range: 8790 m (9316 yards)
• Shell weight: 40.33 kg (88.9 lb)

[edit] See also

• List of artillery

[edit] References

• Artillery by Chris Chant, ISBN 1-84509-248-1, p. 30.