Vickers 105mm Gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vickers-Armstrongs_Limited
gptkbp:armament HE, smoke, illumination
gptkbp:associated_with British military history
gptkbp:caliber 105 mm
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Bosnian_War
gptkbp:crew 5-6 personnel
gptkbp:date 1950s
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:design gptkb:Vickers
mobility and versatility
gptkbp:elevation -5 to +70 degrees
gptkbp:explores 360 degrees
gptkbp:features lightweight and mobile
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1960
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold War era artillery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vickers 105mm Gun
gptkbp:influenced_by post-WWII artillery development
gptkbp:is_countered_by gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern artillery designs
gptkbp:length 4.5 m
800 m/s
39 calibers
105 mm shells
gptkbp:lens_type towed
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Vickers_Limited
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:notable_users India, Pakistan, South Africa
gptkbp:operational_area ground support missions
gptkbp:operational_range 20 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:range 15 km
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 6-8 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil hydropneumatic
gptkbp:related_to 105 mm artillery systems
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:L118_Light_Gun
gptkbp:retired gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:role gptkb:rocket
field artillery
gptkbp:service_history 1960-present
gptkbp:sights optical and laser rangefinder
gptkbp:status in use by some countries
gptkbp:successor gptkb:L118_Light_Gun
gptkbp:training artillery training units
gptkbp:transportation truck or towed trailer
gptkbp:type gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:used_in various conflicts
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1960