Vickers 120mm Howitzer

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