Mortier de 280mm C Mle1914 Schneider PF

Mortier de 280mm C (L/12) Mle1914 Schneider PF (on plateform)

During WWI was used by the sixth army of the 154e RAP (Regiment d'Artillerie de Position) against the Italian fort Chaberton in the Alps.

Caliber: 240 mm
The length of the barrel: 3 352mm
The length of grooving: 2 450 mm
fighting weight: 3 500 kg
Elevation: +45° to +75°
Delivery: 36°
Rate of fire : 1 shot in 6 minutes
Ammunition: HE
Range : 2 to 150 m
Bullet weight : 83-89 kg (for 42.4 - 45 kg explosive)
V° : 145 m/s.
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