Skoda 75 mm Model 1939
The Škoda 75 mm Model 1939 (75 mm M.39) was a mountain gun manufactured by Škoda Works and exported in small numbers to Romania and Iran. The design was related to the Bofors L/22 sold to Switzerland. For transport, the gun could be broken into eight sections and carried by mule.
Skoda 75 mm Model 1939
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- Škoda 75 mm Model 1939 (C6)
- Field
- mountain gun.
- Region
- Czechoslovakia.
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The Škoda 75 mm Model 1939 (75 mm M.39) was a mountain gun manufactured by Škoda Works and exported in small numbers to Romania and Iran. The design was related to the Bofors L/22 sold to Switzerland. For transport, the gun could be broken into eight sections and carried by mule.
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The gun crew was protected by an armoured shield. Romanian guns equipped two mountain artillery battalions.
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• Name — Škoda 75 mm Model 1939 (C6) • Origin — Czechoslovakia • Type — Mountain gun • Is Explosive — yes • Is Artillery — yes • Service — 1939–1945? • Used By — Romania Iran • Wars — World War II • Designer — Škoda • Manufacturer — Škoda • Weight — 820 kg • Part Length — 1.57 m L/21 • Cartridge — 6.3 kg • Caliber — 75 mm (2.95 in) • Velocity — 480 m/s (1,575 ft/s) • Max Range — 10,200 m • Carriage — Box trail • Elevation — -7° 30' to +70° • Traverse — 7°
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Skoda 75 mm Model 1939 is associated with Czechoslovakia. Classified as a mountain gun.
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Skoda 75 mm Model 1939 is associated with Czechoslovakia.
1939
Skoda 75 mm Model 1939 is classified as a mountain gun.
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- 1.Chamberlain, Peter; Gander, Terry. Infantry, Mountain and Airborne Guns. p. 11
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