CANNONE DA 77/28 MODELLO 05

CANNONE DA 77/28 MODELLO 05
Image: 77/28 Modello 05 (Axis History Forum)
Year1918
Weapon TypeLight Field Gun
Origin & DesignerAustro-Hungary/Böhler
Numbers Produced245
CrewCommander
Gunner/Aimer
Gunner/Firer
2 x Loaders
Calibre76.5mm (76.5x346R)
Elevation-7° to +18°
Traverse
BreechHorizontal Sliding Block
RecoilHydrospring
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageBox Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield4mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length2.285mm (L/30)
Overall Length6.24m
Width[@width]
Height[@height]
Weight1.065 kg (In Action)
Round Weight6.24 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity433 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire10 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range7.300m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionHorse drawn (Six Horses) & Motorised (TL37 Tractor)
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 77/28 was a Skoda built weapon and saw service in the Austro-Hungarian army during World War Two. The Italian army acquired a number of these guns and many were issued to artillery regiments in North Africa.