Canone de 120 L mle 1931
The Canon de 12 cm L mle 1931 was a medium field gun made and used by Belgium in World War II. Captured guns were taken into Wehrmacht service after the surrender of Belgium in May 1940 as the 12 cm K 370(b) where it was generally used on coast defense duties. It was rather heavy for its size, but had a good range. The split trail had large spades that had to be pounded into the ground to anchor the weapon in place.
Canone de 120 L mle 1931
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The Canon de 12 cm L mle 1931 was a medium field gun made and used by Belgium in World War II. Captured guns were taken into Wehrmacht service after the surrender of Belgium in May 1940 as the 12 cm K 370(b) where it was generally used on coast defense duties. It was rather heavy for its size, but had a good range. The split trail had large spades that had to be pounded into the ground to anchor the weapon in place.
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• Name — Canon de 12 cm L mle 1931 • Origin — Belgium • Type — medium field gun • Is Artillery — yes • Service — 1934 – c. 1950 • Used By — Belgium Nazi Germany Norway • Wars — World War II • Designer — Cockerill • Manufacturer — Cockerill • Number — 48 • Weight — 5450 kg • Part Length — 4.426 m L/37 • Cartridge — 21.93 kg • Caliber — 120 mm (4.72 in) • Rate — 1 rpm • Velocity — 760 m/s (2,493 ft/s) • Max Range — 17500 m • Carriage — Split trail • Elevation — 0° to +38° 30' • Traverse — 60°
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Canone de 120 L mle 1931 is classified as an artillery gun. Associated with Belgium.
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1931
Canone de 120 L mle 1931 is classified as an artillery gun.
1931
Canone de 120 L mle 1931 is associated with Belgium.
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