105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M

105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M
TypeHowitzer
Place of originHungary
Service history
In service1940–1945
Used byRoyal Hungarian Army
WarsWorld War II[1]
Production history
DesignerMÁVAG
ManufacturerMÁVAG
Produced1940-1945
No. built72?
Variants43M Zrínyi assault gun[1]
Specifications
Mass1,600 kg (3,500 lb)
Barrel length2.15 m (7 ft 1 in) L/20.5[1]
Shell weight15 kg (33 lb)
Caliber105 mm (4.1 in)
Carriagebox trail
Muzzle velocity448 m/s (1,470 ft/s)
Maximum firing range10.4 km (6.5 mi)[1]

The 105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M was a Hungarian howitzer used in World War II. It was designed and produced by MÁVAG for the Royal Hungarian Army. It was a conservative design with horse traction, box trail and a muzzle brake. It is estimated that only 72 were produced between 1940 and 1945 with the majority being used to arm the 43M Zrínyi assault gun.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Chamberlain, Peter; Gander, Terry (1975). Light and Medium Field Artillery. New York: Arco. p. 33. ISBN 0668038209. OCLC 2067331.