Vickers 120mm Cannon

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Baron
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vickers-Armstrongs_Limited
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Challenger_1
gptkb:M1_Abrams
gptkb:Challenger_2
gptkb:Leopard_2
F V4034 Challenger 2
gptkbp:armor up to 600 mm
gptkbp:caliber 120mm
gptkbp:controls gptkb:Challenger_2_tank
gptkbp:crew 3 personnel
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Vickers
gptkbp:developer 1970s to 1980s
gptkbp:elevation +20 to -10 degrees
gptkbp:explores 360 degrees
gptkbp:features modular construction
gptkbp:fire_department computerized
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Challenger_1_tank
gptkbp:historical_significance first British 120mm smoothbore cannon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vickers 120mm Cannon
gptkbp:influence modern tank design
gptkbp:is_tested_for UK military testing grounds
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:length gptkb:APFSDS
approximately 6.5 m
approximately 2000 rounds
1500 m/s
gptkbp:lens_type gptkb:starship
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Vickers_Defence_Systems
gptkbp:modifications upgraded versions available
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:operational_range over 3000 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 10 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil hydropneumatic
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:L30_A1_cannon
gptkbp:role anti-tank warfare
support fire
gptkbp:service_history 1980s to present
gptkbp:sights day/night optics
gptkbp:speed semi-automatic
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:L30_A1_cannon
gptkbp:transportation mounted on tanks
gptkbp:type smoothbore
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,000 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1980s