Canon 152mm Type 83 Draguignan

152mm Type 83 Draguignan
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Ce canon est un developpement du canon type 66 basé sur le canon soviétique D 20 . Le canon a une grande volée et possède un frain de bouche . Les fleches sont assitées hydrauliquement durant les operations de msie en batterie . Pour le tir les roues du train de roulement se leèvent . Lors des déplacements le canon pivote vers l' arriere. il a été construit par Norinco et a été exporté surtout en Irak
Caractérisitques
Calibre 152 mm
Poids  10.5tonnes
equipe de piece 10/12
Poids obus  48 kgs
Portée 30 kms
Elevation -2.5° +45°
Cadence de tir  3/4 coups minute

The Type 83 Gun was developed from the Chinese Type 66, which was based on a Soviet D-20 design. The barrel features a single baffle muzzle brake, a separated shield, and the split trail legs each have a hydraulically operated wheel (to assist handling). When emplaced, the carriage rests on a firing platform with the main wheels elevated out of the way.When traveling, the barrel is swung 18 degrees and clamped over the closed trail legs. The trails are then raised to limber and the piece is ready for high speed towing. Shorter moves can be made without stowing the tube in reverse position. A moderate number of these have been produced, principally for China, by China North Industries Corporation.
Technical data
Caliber: 152mm
Weight: 10,550kg
Shell weight: 48kg
Range: 30,370m
Elevation -2.5 degrees to 45 degrees
Crew 10/12
Rate of Fire: 3 to 4 rounds per minute