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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Vickers-Armstrongs_Limited
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gptkbp:caliber
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155 mm
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gptkbp:crew
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6-8 personnel
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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replaced by modern systems
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gptkbp:deployment
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deployed in various military exercises
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Vickers_Limited
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gptkbp:elevation
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-5 to +70 degrees
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gptkbp:explores
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360 degrees
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gptkbp:features
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lightweight construction
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:military_operation
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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post-World War II
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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post-war artillery development
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Vickers 155mm Gun
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gptkbp:influence
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inspired future artillery designs
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:legacy
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remains a significant part of artillery history
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gptkbp:length
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39 calibers
separate loading
approximately 6.5 m
approximately 800 m/s
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gptkbp:lens_type
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towed
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular maintenance required for optimal performance
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gptkbp:modifications
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various upgrades over time
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
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gptkbp:operational_range
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effective range with rocket-assisted projectiles
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:produced_by
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limited production
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:range
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up to 24 km with standard shells
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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3 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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hydropneumatic
semi-automatic
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gptkbp:related_to
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artillery technology
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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phased out in the late 20th century
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gptkbp:role
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field artillery
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gptkbp:safety_features
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manual safety
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gptkbp:service_history
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used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:sights
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optical and panoramic
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:L118_Light_Gun
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gptkbp:training
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requires specialized training for crew
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gptkbp:transportation
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by truck or tractor
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:weapon
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 4,500 kg
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gptkbp:year_created
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1945
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