Skoda 105 mm Model 1939

The Skoda 105 mm Model 1939 (105 mm M.39) was a mountain gun, manufactured by Skoda Works (in Czechoslovakia), to "back up" the 75 mm M.39. This was a revised version of the 100 mm M.16 and 100 mm M.16/19. This weapon was ordered and used by Romania and a similar design was produced for Afghanistan.

Statistics

*Calibre: 105 mm
*Elevation: -7 to 70 °
*Muzzle velocity: 450 m/s
*Range: 1100 m
*Traverse: 6 °
*Weight: 1400 kg
*Weight of shell: 15 kg

See also: Skoda 75 mm Model 1939