Canon de 85 modèle 1927 Schneider
The Canon de 85 modèle 1927 Schneider (English: Schneider Field Gun 85 mm (model 1927)) was a field gun used by Greece during World War II. After the occupation of Greece, the Germans allotted this gun the designation of 8.5 cm Kanonehaubitze 287(g), but it is unknown if they actually used them themselves. After the Versailles Treaty The Japanese switched to the French Schneider company, and purchased numerous examples for test and evaluation.
Canon de 85 modèle 1927 Schneider

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The Canon de 85 modèle 1927 Schneider (English: Schneider Field Gun 85 mm (model 1927)) was a field gun used by Greece during World War II. After the occupation of Greece, the Germans allotted this gun the designation of 8.5 cm Kanonehaubitze 287(g), but it is unknown if they actually used them themselves. After the Versailles Treaty The Japanese switched to the French Schneider company, and purchased numerous examples for test and evaluation.
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• Name — Canon de 85 modèle 1927 Schneider • Origin — France • Type — field gun • Is Artillery — yes • Service — 1927–1941 • Used By — Greece • Wars — World War II • Designer — Schneider • Manufacturer — Schneider • Weight — 1985 kg • Part Length — 2.96 m L/34.8 • Cartridge — 10 kg • Caliber — 85 mm (3.34 in) • Velocity — 670 m/s (2,198 ft/s) • Max Range — 15150 m • Carriage — Split trail • Elevation — -6° to +65° • Traverse — 54°
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