Howitzer artillery

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:barrel_length howitzer barrel length varies
gptkbp:barrel_type smoke
high-explosive
illumination
guided projectiles
gptkbp:caliber 105 mm
155 mm
gptkbp:crew_capacity 4 to 10 personnel
gptkbp:elevation -5 to +70 degrees
gptkbp:first_introduced 17th century
gptkbp:has_type gptkb:artillery
field howitzer
mountain howitzer
siege howitzer
gptkbp:historical_significance close air support
fire support
changed warfare tactics
siege operations
counter-battery fire
indirect fire
influenced artillery design
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Howitzer artillery
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
calibration of sights
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:K9_Thunder
gptkb:M198
gptkb:M777
FH70
D-30
gptkbp:operational_range up to 30 km
up to 40 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
gptkbp:origin gptkb:France
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 3 to 5 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil hydraulic
gptkbp:safety_measures crew training
proper handling of ammunition
gptkbp:training gptkb:military_exercises
artillery schools
gptkbp:transportation self-propelled
towed
gptkbp:traverse_angle 360 degrees
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:German_Army
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:Russian_Army
gptkb:Indian_Army
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bulgarian_army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6