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7.5cm Gebirgskanone Model 1911

The 7.5cm Gebirgskanon Model 1911 was a mountain gun manufactured, in 1911, by the German firm, Ehrhardt[?] (who produced them for export[?]). Nine batteries were sold to Norway. In 1940, a number of these were captured by the Germans who designated them 7.5cm GebK 247(n). The crew was protected by an armoured shield.

Statistics

Calibre: 75mm
Elevation: -5° to 36°
Muzzle Velocity: 315m/s
Range: 6900m
Traverse: 6°
Weight: 509kg
Weight of Shell: 6.5kg

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