Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
artillery
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| gptkbp:armament |
HE, smoke, illumination
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| gptkbp:barrelLength |
39 calibers
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| gptkbp:caliber |
155 mm
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| gptkbp:communityFeedback |
generally positive from operators
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| gptkbp:crew |
6 to 8 personnel
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| gptkbp:currentStatus |
still in service in many countries
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| gptkbp:deployedTo |
field artillery
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| gptkbp:design |
conventional
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| gptkbp:developer |
developed_in_Sweden
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| gptkbp:elevation |
-3° to +70°
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| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
1970s
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| gptkbp:futurePlans |
potential for continued use and upgrades
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| gptkbp:hasArea |
extensively field tested before deployment
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| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
used in various military operations
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
used_in_Cold_War_era
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bofors 155 mm howitzer
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| gptkbp:integration |
integrated with fire control systems
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| gptkbp:internationalStudents |
exported to multiple countries
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| gptkbp:logistics |
requires supply of ammunition and maintenance
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
Bofors
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| gptkbp:navigationEquipment |
360°
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| gptkbp:notable_player |
manual or automated
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| gptkbp:notableUsers |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Brazil gptkb:India gptkb:Malaysia gptkb:Norway gptkb:Pakistan gptkb:Philippines gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:Sweden gptkb:Thailand gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States Indonesia |
| gptkbp:operationalRange |
extended range projectiles available
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| gptkbp:range |
up to 30 km
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| gptkbp:rateOfFire |
6 to 8 rounds per minute
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| gptkbp:recoil |
hydropneumatic
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| gptkbp:reputation |
known for reliability and accuracy
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| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
automatic safety mechanisms
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| gptkbp:serviceHistory |
used in various conflicts
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| gptkbp:sights |
optical and laser rangefinder
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| gptkbp:successor |
Bofors FH 77
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| gptkbp:supportRole |
indirect fire support
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| gptkbp:technology |
part of larger artillery systems
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| gptkbp:tour |
split trails
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| gptkbp:training |
requires specialized training for crew
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| gptkbp:transportation |
towed or self-propelled
towed or mounted on vehicles |
| gptkbp:type |
howitzer
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| gptkbp:updates |
various modernization programs
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| gptkbp:usedBy |
various countries
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| gptkbp:variant |
multiple variants developed
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| gptkbp:weight |
approximately 4,500 kg
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