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Feldhaubitze FH155-1 Medium Field Howitzer

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BruceDuncan

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Wednesday, May 27th 2020, 5:02pm

Feldhaubitze FH155-1 Medium Field Howitzer

The Feldhaubitze FH155-1 is a derivative of the French Obusier de 155 mm Modèle 44.

Mass: 8,100 kilograms
Length: 7.8 metres
Barrel length: 4.65 metres (L/30)
Width: 2.7 metres
Height: 2.5 metres
Crew: 11
Shell: Separate loading charge and projectile
Caliber: 155 mm
Breech: Interrupted screw
Recoil: Hydro-pneumatic
Carriage: Split trail
Elevation: -4°/69°
Traverse: 80°
Rate of fire: 3-4 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity: 650 metres/second
Effective firing range: 18,000 metres
Maximum firing range: 23,300 metres



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Thursday, May 28th 2020, 1:38am

Any particular reason the germans are using a 155mm howitzer instead of their typical 150mm?

Because replacing all that 150mm ammunition is gonna take a lot of time.
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Thursday, May 28th 2020, 3:37am

Quoted from "Doorcf"

Any particular reason the germans are using a 155mm howitzer instead of their typical 150mm?

Because replacing all that 150mm ammunition is gonna take a lot of time.


In a word - interoperability. That and shortening the development cycle by adapting an existing design. The older 15cm guns will soldier on for a considerable period and be shifted to the reserves as soon as possible. The shift to the new caliber also brings the opportunity to introduce improved munitions with greater range.