Skoda 105 mm Model 1939
| Skoda 105 mm Model 1939 (D9) |
| Type |
mountain howitzer |
| Place of origin |
Czechoslovakia |
| Service history |
| In service |
1939-1945? |
| Used by |
Romania
Afghanistan |
| Wars |
World War II |
| Production history |
| Designer |
Skoda |
| Manufacturer |
Skoda |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
1,400 kg (3,100 lb) |
| Barrel length |
2.51 m (8 ft 3 in) L/23.9 |
|
| Shell |
15 kilograms (33 lb) |
| Caliber |
105 mm (4.13 in) |
| Carriage |
box trail |
| Elevation |
-7° 30' to +70° |
| Traverse |
6° |
| Muzzle velocity |
450 m/s (1,476 ft) |
| Maximum range |
11,000 m (12,000 yd) |
The Skoda 105 mm Model 1939 (105 mm M.39) was a mountain gun, manufactured by Skoda Works as a companion piece for the 75 mm M.39. This was a revised version of the 100 mm M.16 and 100 mm M.16/19. Like them it was broken down into three loads, each towed by a pair of horses, for transport.
References
- Chamberlain, Peter and Gander, Terry. Infantry, Mountain and Airborne Guns