L118 A4 Light Gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Ordnance
gptkbp:armament gptkb:M777_howitzer
gptkbp:caliber 105 mm
gptkbp:combat_role indirect fire support
gptkbp:country several countries
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
gptkbp:deployment airborne and airmobile forces
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
British design
gptkbp:elevation -3 to +70 degrees
gptkbp:explores 360 degrees
gptkbp:field gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:fire_department manual and electronic
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:historical_significance used in multiple military operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label L118 A4 Light Gun
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:length 6.5 m
39 calibers
HE, smoke, illumination
high-strength steel
gptkbp:lens_type towed
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support for deployment
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:computer
gptkbp:modifications upgraded versions exist
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Australian_Army
gptkbp:operational_area artillery support
gptkbp:operational_range 30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1975
gptkbp:range 17 km
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 6 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil hydropneumatic
single shot and burst
gptkbp:safety_features built-in safety mechanisms
gptkbp:service_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:sights optical and laser rangefinder
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:L119_A1
gptkbp:training artillery training
used in military training exercises
gptkbp:transportation air transportable
truck or helicopter
gptkbp:type towed howitzer
gptkbp:upgrades modernized systems available
gptkbp:weight 4,200 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1975