6.5cm M1906

6.5cm M1906
Image: 6.5cm M1906 (Library of Congress)
Year1919
Weapon TypeLight Infantry Gun
Origin & DesignerFrance/Schneider-Ducrest
Numbers Produced110
Crew5 (NCO + Four Gunners)
Calibre65mm (65x175R)
Elevation-9° to +32°
Traverse
BreechScrew
RecoilHydrospring
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageBox Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length1.313mm (L/18.5)
Overall Length2.40m
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
WeightWeight in Traction: 450 kg
Weight in Action: 400 kg
Round Weight4.45 kg (Canister) 3.8 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity330 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range5.500m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionPack (Four Loads)
Variants[@variants]
NotesSchneider-Ducrest canon de 65 de Montagne mle 06, these were issued at two per Infantry Regiment.