CANON DE 120 L MODELE 1931

CANON DE 120 L MODELE 1931
Image: Canon de 120 L Modele 1931 (Paradoxplaza)
Year1934
Weapon TypeMedium Gun
Origin & DesignerBelgium/Cockerill
Numbers Produced24
Crew10
Calibre120mm (120x626R)
Elevation-0° to +38°
Traverse60°
BreechVertical Sliding Wedge
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageSplit Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length4.426mm (L/37)
Overall Length[@length]
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
WeightWeight in Traction: 5.800 kg
Weight in Action: 5.450 kg
Round Weight21.93 kg
Muzzle Velocity760 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire1 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range17.500m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionMotorised (FN Kegresse 63T)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Canon de 120 L Modele 1931 was designed and built entirely in Belgian. It was a modern and well-designed weapon but was heavy to manoeuvre in the field and was towed by tractor. The Belgian army had 24 in service in 1940 and these were issued to Corps Artillery Regiments.