Howitzers are one of two primary types of field artillery. Historically, howitzers fired a heavy shell in a high-trajectory from a relatively short barrel and their range was limited but they were slightly more mobile than similar size field guns. Since the end of World War II, howitzers have gained longer barrels and hence increased range to become gun-howitzers.
Towed howitzers
Self-propelled howitzers
Fixed howitzers
Caliber (mm) | Weapon name | Country of origin | Usage |
---|---|---|---|
53 | 5,3 cm L24 Kanone 1887 | Switzerland | 19th century |
75 | 7,5 cm L30 Kanone 1903
(Dailly-Aiguille, based on Krupp Model 03) |
Switzerland | early 20th centuy |
75 | 7,5 cm L30 Befestigungskanone 38. | Switzerland | World War II |
75 | 7,5 cm L30 Befestigungskanone 39. | Switzerland | World War II |
84 | 8,4 cm Kanone 1871/88 | Switzerland | 19th century |
84 | 8,4 cm Krupp Kanone 1880
(Dailly, Airolo, Stuei) |
Switzerland | 19th century |
105 | 10,5 cm L42 Festungkanone 1935, K+W Thun. | Switzerland | World War II |
105 | 10,5 cm L52 Turmkanone 1939 | Switzerland | World War II |
150 | Krupp 1877 (Dailly) [2] | Switzerland | 19th century |
150 | 15 cm L42 Bunkerkanone 1942/46, K+W Thun, | Switzerland | World War II |
150 | 15 cm L42 Turmkanone 1958, K+W Thun. | Switzerland | Cold war |
155 | Bison Fortress artillery 93 (15.5 cm L52) | Switzerland | Modern |
406 | 16-inch howitzer M1920 | United States | World War II |
420 | 42 cm Gamma-Gerät | German Empire Nazi Germany | World War I
World War II |
References
- ↑ https://elbitsystems.com/media/ATHOS_3_Web.pdf
- ↑ Vacant (2016-12-05). "1877 CANON 15 CM FRETTÉ KRUPP". ASMEM (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
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