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The C3 Howitzer is an upgraded version of the C1 Howitzer which is used as a close support
artillery weapon. It is towed by truck which carries the crew and ammunition. It has the capability
to fire extended range ammunitions which can deliver a round up to18 km down.
rangeCrew: 7
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Length: |
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7.53 m |
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Width: |
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3.80 m |
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Height: |
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1.6 m (0 mills/degrees) 3 m |
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(1,245 mills maximum elevation) |
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Weight: |
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2,400 kg |
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Range: |
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18 km |
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Ammunition: |
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High explosive; |
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high explosive anti-tank illuminating; |
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smoke; |
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Extended Range Giat 2 (ERG 2) |
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Muzzle velocity: |
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507 m/sec |
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Elevation: |
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-89 mills to 1,245 mills |
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Traverse: |
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409 mills left and right |
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(horizontal movement) |
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Entered service in 1997-1998 Quantity in Service: 96 |
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Notes: |
Last updated: Jul-99
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