Heavy Field Howitzer SFH 18L/29.6

The heavy field howitzer 18 L/29.6 was introduced into the German Wehrmacht in 1933/34 as a replacement for the outdated heavy field howitzer 13. It was used in batteries of 4 guns each in the division and army artillery units until the end of the war. The gun was towed mainly by motorized vehicle, however the field manual of 1939 also shows the option for towing it by horse power.

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Technical data

calibre?? mm
barrel length4440 mm
rate of fire4 per min
weight on transport5512 kg
total weight6304 kg
max. firing range13325 m
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Heavy Field Howitzer 18 L/29.6

General
   The heavy field howitzer 18 L/29.6 was introduced into the German Wehrmacht in 1933/34 as a replacement for the outdated heavy field howitzer 13. It was used in batteries of 4 guns each in the division and army artillery units until the end of the war. The gun was towed mainly by motorized vehicle, however the field manual of 1939 also shows the option for towing it by horses.

Technical data

calibre ?? mm
barrel length 4440 mm
rate of fire    4 per min
weight on transport 5512 kg
total weight 6304 kg
max. firing range 13325 m

Toy Soldier Gallery: http://www.schrepf.com/TSG,
Copyright 1997 Verlag Norbert Schrepf. All rights reserved.