CANON D’ INFANTRIE MODÈLE 1916 TRP

CANON D’ INFANTRIE MODÈLE 1916 TRP
Image: Canon D’ Infantrie Modèle 1916 TRP (Wikipedia)
Year1916
Weapon TypeLight Infantry Support Gun
Origin & DesignerFrance/Puteaux
Numbers Produced1.036
Crew7 (Section Leader, Gunner, Loader, 3 x Ammunition Bearers & Driver)
Calibre37mm (37x94R)
Elevation-8° to +17°
Traverse35°
BreechNordenfelt Screw
RecoilHydrospring
Gun SightL.698
Gun MountTri-Pod
CarriageSingle Axle twin wheeled
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield6.5mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length814mm (L/22)
Overall Length3.50m
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WeightWeight in Traction: 157.4 kg
Weight in Action: 1.08 kg
Round Weight0.45 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity404 m/s
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Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
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Maximum Range2.400m
Armour Penetration18mm @ 400m @ 30°
TractionHorse Drawn (One Horse)
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NotesThis gun could either be broken down into three for transport by pack or carried on a single axle for towing, it used a ground mounted tri-pod when in action. It was mainly issued to reserve units to make up for the short fall in 25mm anti-tank guns.