CHN - Typ 85 (122mm tažená houfnice)

Type 85


It is actually a Soviet 122 mm D-30 howitzer (M1963), which replaced the Type 54 in the Chinese People's Army. The howitzer is towed behind various vehicles up to a maximum speed of 80 km/h. The barrel of the howitzer is placed again on a three-armed carriage, which guarantees a 360-degree measurement when unfolded in the combat position.


TTD:
caliber: 122mm
barrel length: 3660mm (30 calibers)
elevation (degrees): -6 + 70
combat weight: 3,200kg
max. oral speed: 393m/s
range:
with cluster munitions: 18,000 m
number of shots per minute: 6-8
service: 8
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