CANON DE 155 L MODÈLE 1917 (Grand Puissance Filloux)

CANON DE 155 L MODÈLE 1917 (Grand Puissance Filloux)
Image: Canon de 155 L Modèle 1917 GPF (Patriot Files)
Year1917
Weapon TypeHeavy Gun
Origin & DesignerFrance/Filloux
Numbers Produced449
Crew10
Calibre155mm
Elevation0° to +39°
Traverse60°
BreechInterrupted Screw
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageSplit Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length5.915mm (L/38.2)
Overall Length[@length]
Width2.70m
Height[@height]
WeightWeight in Traction: 13.000 kg
Weight in Action: 11.200 kg
Round Weight44.85 kg (HE Bagged Charge)
Muzzle Velocity717 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 Range18.600m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionMotorised (Laffly S35T)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThis heavy gun was designed by Filloux and built by Puteaux. It was used in the same way as the 155mm Schneider mle 17 and issued to heavy artillery regiments at Corps level. The gun stayed on after WW1 and many saw action in 1940.