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155mm M3 Carriage Gun
Technical Information

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French design license built by the U.S. Army. Also known as M1917A1 or M1918M1 Carriage Gun or 155mm howitzer. The carriage was a two wheeled, split trail. The gun weighed 10 tons when ready for firing.
Technical Details
Crew  10
Shell
 96 lbs 6.1" (155mm) projectile
Maximum Range  20,000 yards with a velocity of 2,360 f/s
Fuses  H.E., A.P., Smoke with time or percussion fuse
Rate of Fire  4 rounds per minute


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