105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M
The 105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M was a Hungarian howitzer used in World War II. It was designed and produced by MÁVAG for the Royal Hungarian Army. It was a conservative design with horse traction, box trail and a muzzle brake. It is estimated that only 72 were produced between 1940 and 1945 with the majority being used to arm the 43M Zrínyi assault gun.
105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M
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- 105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M
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The 105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M was a Hungarian howitzer used in World War II. It was designed and produced by MÁVAG for the Royal Hungarian Army. It was a conservative design with horse traction, box trail and a muzzle brake. It is estimated that only 72 were produced between 1940 and 1945 with the majority being used to arm the 43M Zrínyi assault gun.
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• Name — 105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M • Origin — Hungary • Type — Howitzer • Is Explosive — yes • Is Artillery — yes • Service — 1940–1945 • Used By — Royal Hungarian Army • Wars — World War II • Designer — MÁVAG • Manufacturer — MÁVAG • Production Date — 1940-1945 • Number — 72? • Variants — 43M Zrínyi assault gun • Weight — 1600 kg • Part Length — 2.15 m L/20.5 • Cartridge Weight — 15 kg • Caliber — 105 mm • Velocity — 448 m/s • Max Range — 10.4 km • Carriage — box trail
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