105mm Gun T8

105mm Gun T8

Infobox Weapon
name=105mm Gun T8 on Carriage T19


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origin=USA
type=anti-tank gun
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design_date=1944-46
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number=2 pilot models
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weight=about 8 tons
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part_length=65 calibers
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caliber=105 mm (4.13 in)
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velocity=945 m/s (3,100 ft/s)
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max_range=26,690 m (29,188 yds)
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breech=vertical block
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105mm Gun T8 was an anti-tank gun developed in the United States in mid 1940s. The development started in October 1944; the gun reached trials in February 1946. Soon afterwards the project was cancelled.

Two pilot pieces were built; one of those is on display in the United States Army Ordnance Museum, Aberdeen, Maryland, United States.

The T8 weighted about eight tons. It had split trail carriage and magnesium wheels with synthetic rubber tires. In transportation, the mount could be rotated 180 degrees in order to reduce the length of the piece.

The gun fired a 17.7 kg (39 lbs) AP projectile at 945 m/s (3,100 ft/s), resulting in the penetration of 210 mm (8.26 in) at 1,000 m (1,093 yds), 0 degrees.

References

* cite book
last = Hogg
first = Ian V.
authorlink = Ian V. Hogg
coauthors =
others =
title = Allied Artillery of World War Two
publisher = Crowood Press, Ramsbury
series =
date = 1998
isbn = 1-86126-165-9
* cite book
last = Zaloga
first = Steven J.
authorlink = Steven Zaloga
coauthors =
others = illustrated by Brian Delf
title = US Anti-tank Artillery 1941-45
publisher = Osprey Publishing
series = New Vanguard 107
date = 2005
isbn = 1-84176-690-9


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