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C3 Howitzer
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 range.
Detachment
7 soldiers
Characteristics
Length: 7.53 m
Width: 3.80 m
Height: 1.6 m (0 mills/degrees) 3 m
(1,245 mills maximum elevation)
Weight: 2,400 kg
Range: 18 km
Ammunition: High explosive;
high explosive anti-tank illuminating;
smoke;
Extended Range Giat 2 (ERG 2)
Muzzle velocity: 507 m/sec
Elevation: -89 mills to 1,245 mills
Traverse: 409 mills left and right
(horizontal movement)
Quantity: 96
Status
Procured in 1997 and 1998 mainly for the Regular Force.