How far will an 8-inch howitzer shoot?
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How far will an 8-inch howitzer shoot?
It has been suggested that this article be merged into M115 howitzer. (Discuss) The 8-inch gun M1 was a 203 mm towed heavy gun developed in the United States….
| 8-inch gun M1 | |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity | 2,840 ft/s (870 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 12.5 mi (20.1 km) (minimum) |
| Maximum firing range | 20.24 mi (32.57 km) |
What is the highest caliber naval gun?
The BL 18-inch Mk I naval gun was a breech-loading naval rifle used by the Royal Navy during World War I. It was the largest and heaviest gun ever used by the British….BL 18-inch Mk I naval gun.
| BL 18-Inch Mk1 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 62 ft (18.9 m) |
| Barrel length | 60 ft (18.3 m) (L/39) |
| Shell weight | 3,320 lb (1,510 kg) |
| Caliber | 18 in (457 mm) |
What artillery gun has the longest range?
| Paris Gun | |
|---|---|
| Breech | horizontal sliding-block |
| Elevation | 55 degrees |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,640 m/s (5,400 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 130 km (81 mi) |
What size gun is on a destroyer?
The gun is designed for use against surface warships, anti-aircraft and shore bombardment to support amphibious operations. The gun mount features an automatic loader with a capacity of 20 rounds….5″/54 caliber Mark 45 gun.
| Mark 45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 21,691 kg (47,820.5 lb) |
| Length | 8.992 m (29 ft 6.0 in) |
How far can artillery shoot accurately?
Modern artillery has also advanced to rapidly deployable wheeled and tracked vehicles and precision delivered munitions capable of striking targets at ranges between 15 and 30 kilometers.
How far does Russian artillery shoot?
Russia also has access to a large number of other artillery systems: 9A52-4 “Tornado” MLRS: up to 90km range. BM-30 “Smerch” MLRS: 70 to 90km range. 2S7 “Pion” 203mm heavy artillery: 37,5 to 55km range.
