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Skoda 105mm Model 1939

The Skoda 105mm Model 1939 (105mm M.39) was a mountain gun, manufactured by Skoda (in Czechoslovakia), to "back up" the 75mm M.39. This was a revised version of the 100mm M.16 and 100mm M.16/19. This weapon was ordered and used by Romania and a similar design was produced for Afghanistan.

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Calibre: 105mm
Elevation: -7°30' to 70°
Muzzle Velocity: 450m/s
Range: 1100m
Traverse: 6°
Weight: 1400kg
Weight of Shell: 15kg

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