Statements (47)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:weapon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vickers-Armstrongs_Limited
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gptkbp:associated_with |
British military history
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gptkbp:caliber |
120mm
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gptkbp:combat_role |
indirect fire support
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gptkbp:crew |
5 personnel
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gptkbp:date |
1960s
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gptkbp:deployment |
field artillery units
deployed in various international missions |
gptkbp:elevation |
-3 to +70 degrees
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gptkbp:explores |
360 degrees
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gptkbp:features |
modular design for ease of transport
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gptkbp:fire_department |
manual and automated options
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gptkbp:first_introduced |
1970s
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in Cold War era artillery development
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vickers 120mm Howitzer
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gptkbp:impact |
significant impact on artillery tactics
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gptkbp:influence |
influenced design of subsequent artillery systems
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gptkbp:is_used_by |
gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:legacy |
considered a reliable artillery piece
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gptkbp:length |
HE, smoke, illumination
approximately 6.5 m L/39 |
gptkbp:lens_type |
towed carriage
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gptkbp:maintenance |
regular maintenance required
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gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Vickers
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gptkbp:modifications |
various upgrades over the years
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gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:NATO_forces
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gptkbp:operational_area |
used in training exercises
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gptkbp:operational_range |
24 km with standard ammunition
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gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:range |
up to 24 km
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
up to 6 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil |
hydropneumatic
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gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Vickers_105mm_Howitzer
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gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability in field conditions
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gptkbp:retirement_year |
phased out in favor of newer systems
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gptkbp:service_history |
used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:sights |
optical and laser rangefinder
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gptkbp:status |
no longer in active service
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gptkbp:successor |
A S90
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gptkbp:training |
requires specialized training for crew
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gptkbp:transportation |
towed or self-propelled
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gptkbp:type |
gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:weight |
approximately 4,000 kg
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gptkbp:year_created |
1970s
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