fh-70-155mm howitzer

[tyler]

hello there sorry but this is a research q from a vw freak
does anybody know where or have any info about this type of wepon, spesifcally? the engines used and any specs
cheers ta
T :help

 

[The Watcher]

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Here are the specs:

Crew 8
Weight
Height 2.56m
Engine Volkswagen 1,795cc petrol
LENGTH OVERALL 9,800mm (travelling)
12,400mm (firing)
BARREL LENGTH 6,022mm
Height 2.56m
MAX WEIGHT about 9,600kg
8,800 kg (in firing position)
SHELL LOADING SYSTEM automatic
CALIBRE 155mm
Ammunition HE, Smoke, Illuminating
Maximum Range 30 km (RAP)
24 km
Shell Weight (HE) 43.5kg
RATE OF FIRE 6 rounds per min.

 

[webmaster]

If you search on google for ""fh-70-155mm howitzer"

It would also give you pretty nice results... Defencetalk.com being one of them(3rd from the list). Which lead you to UK army page of the gallery.

 

[tyler]

thanks 4 that
any more ideas about the vw engine?