HOUWITZER VAN 12 LANG 14

HOUWITZER VAN 12 LANG 14
Image: Houwitzer Van 12 Lang 14 (41afva.net)
Year1911
Weapon TypeMedium Howitzer
Origin & DesignerSweden/Bofors
Numbers Produced48
Crew7
Calibre120mm (120x141R)
Elevation-0° to +45°
Traverse
BreechHorizontal Sliding Wedge
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageBox Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.440mm (L/12)
Overall Length[@length]
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
WeightWeight in Traction: 2.025 kg
Weight in Action: 1.370 kg
Round Weight20 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity300 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire3 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range6.100m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionHorse Drawn (Eight Horses)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 12 Lang 14 was a medium howitzer which originated from Sweden. The Dutch army bought 48 of these weapons just before World War one from the firm Bofors and they were issued o field howitzer batteries. They were still in service in 1940 and saw action during the defense of the Netherlands.