Cannone da 75/32 modello 37
Cannone da 75/32 modello 37 | |
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Type | Field gun |
Place of origin | Italy |
Service history | |
Used by |
Italy Nazi Germany |
Specifications | |
Weight |
travelling 1,250 kg (2,760 lb) firing 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
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Shell | 6.3 kg (14 lb) |
Caliber | 75 mm (3.0 in) |
Elevation | −10° to +45° |
Traverse | 50° |
Muzzle velocity | 624 m/s (2,050 ft/s) |
Maximum firing range | 12,500 m (13,700 yd) |
The Cannone da 75/32 modello 37 was an Italian field 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).
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).
See also
References
- Artillery by Chris Chant, published by Amber Books, ISBN 1-84509-248-1
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