7.5 cm Gebirgskanone Model 1911

The 7.5cm Gebirgskanone Model 1911 was a mountain gun manufactured, in 1911, by the German firm, Ehrhardt (who produced them for export). Nine batteries were sold to Norway. In 1940, a number of these were captured by the Germans who designated them 7.5cm GebK 247(n). The crew was protected by an armoured shield.

tatistics

*Calibre: 75 mm (2.95 in)
*Elevation: -5° to 36°
*Muzzle Velocity: 315 m/s (1,033 ft/s)
*Range: 6,900 m (7,546 yds)
*Traverse: 6°
*Weight: 509 kg (1,122 lbs)
*Weight of Shell: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

ee also

*Artillery
*List of artillery