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Since the early 21st century, most NATO armies have settled on 155 mm (6.1 in) weapons as having a good compromise between range and destructive power whilst having a single calibre, which simplifies logistics; however some military forces have retained 105 mm (4.1 in) towed howitzers for their lighter weight and greater portability, including their rapid airlift and airdrop capabilities.
The 105×617mm (4.1 inch), also known as 105×617mmR, is a common, NATO-standard, tank gun cartridge used in 105 mm guns such as those derived from the Royal Ordnance L7. The 105×617mmR cartridge was originally developed from the 84 mm (3.3 in) calibre Ordnance QF 20-pounder 84 × 618R cartridge as part of the development of the L7 105 mm ...
American soldiers with 155 mm artillery shells, 10 March 1945. Gun calibers have standardized around a few common sizes, especially in the larger range, mainly due to the uniformity required for efficient military logistics. Shells of 105 and 155 mm for artillery with 105 and 120 mm for tank guns are common in NATO allied countries. Shells of ...
M360 105 mm projectile; M426 8-inch shell; M1128 projectile; P. Palliser shot and shell; Panzergranate 39; R. Röchling shell; S. Shrapnel shell; Stielgranate 41 ...
M360 105 mm projectile. ... The M360 105mm Cartridge was a chemical artillery shell designed for use by the U.S. Army. It carried approximately 1.6 pounds ...
The M60 105 mm howitzer cartridge is a U.S. artillery shell that carried a chemical agent, specifically one of the sulfur mustard agents. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] References
Shell: 105 × 769 mm. R: Shell weight: 15.1 kg (33 lb 5 oz) Caliber: 105 mm (4.13 in) Barrels: One, 36 grooves with right-hand increasing twist from 1/48 to 1/36: Breech: Horizontal semi-automatic sliding-block: Recoil: Hydro-pneumatic: Elevation-3° to +85° Traverse: 360° [1] Rate of fire: 15–18 rounds per minute: Muzzle velocity: 881 m/s ...
L31 HE (high explosive) series is a series of 105 mm rounds which are claimed to have a 25% greater lethal area than the US 105 mm M1 HE shells. [ 10 ] L31A1 HE round is made from forged or cold‐extruded high‐tensile steel with a single copper band and a nominal fuzed weight of 16.103 kg (35.50 lb).