105mm Light Gun
The 105mm Lt gun is a versatile, airportable and airmobile artillery piece which can be carried around the battle field underslung from a Puma or Chinook. Used by the Parachute and Commando Field Artillery Regiments of the British Army. In service since 1975 it has replaced the 105mm Pack Howitzer. Robust and reliable, the gun proved its worth in the Falklands, firing up to 400 rounds per day.
- Crew 6;
- Weight 1,858 kg;
- Length 8.8m;
- Width 1.78m;
- Height 2.13m;
- Ammunition HE, Smoke, Illuminating, Target Marking;
- Maximum Range (HE) 17.2 kms; Anti Tank Range 800m;
- Muzzle Velocity 709m/s;
- Shell Weight HE 15.1 kg;
- Rate of Fire 6 rpm.
