FH70 howitzer

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf pistol
gptkbp:armament HE, smoke, illumination
gptkbp:barrelLength 39 calibers
gptkbp:caliber 155 mm
gptkbp:communicationEquipment integrated communication system
gptkbp:crew 5
requires specialized training
gptkbp:deployedTo air transportable
gptkbp:design modular design
gptkbp:elevation -3° to +70°
gptkbp:engine diesel engine
gptkbp:environmentalImpact designed for harsh conditions
gptkbp:exhaustSystem semi-automatic loading system
gptkbp:hasDepartment digital fire control system
gptkbp:height 2.5 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used_in_Cold_War_era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FH70 howitzer
gptkbp:length 10.5 m
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support for operations
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer Bofors
gptkbp:modifications upgraded electronics
gptkbp:navigationEquipment 360°
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:United_Nations_peacekeeping_forces
gptkbp:operationalRange up to 40 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Germany
various_NATO_countries
gptkbp:produces 1976 to present
gptkbp:range 30 km
gptkbp:rateOfFire 6 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil hydropneumatic
gptkbp:releaseYear less than 10 minutes
gptkbp:retirementYear still in service
gptkbp:safetyFeatures automatic safety systems
gptkbp:serviceHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:sights optical and laser rangefinder
gptkbp:speed 60 km/h on road
gptkbp:successor M777 howitzer
gptkbp:suspension hydropneumatic suspension
gptkbp:transportation truck or trailer
gptkbp:type towed howitzer
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:variant FH70A, FH70B
gptkbp:weight 7,000 kg
7,500 kg
gptkbp:width 3.0 m
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1976