Ordnance QF 18 Pounder - Extended Specification

Extended Specification

  • Gun
    • Length: 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m)
    • weight: 9 cwt
    • Rifling: 18 grooves (Mks I, II, IV)
    • Twist: 1 in 30 (Mks I, II, IV)
    • Barrel Life: 12,000 to 15,000 rounds
  • Carriage
    • weight: 24 cwt (Mk V 27 cwt)
    • Width: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
    • recoil: 41 inches fixed (carriage Mk I, II); 26 - 48 inches variable (carriage Mk IV, Mk V)
    • Elevation: -5° to +16° (carriage Mk I & II with pole trail), +30° (carriage Mk III box trail), +37°

(carriage Mk IV box trail & Mk V split trail)

    • Traverse: 4.5° left and right (Carriage Mk I - IV); 25° left and right (carriage Mk V)
    • Gunshield: proof against shrapnel and rifle fire (500 yds)
  • Limber
    • Capacity: 24 shells
    • weight: 14 cwt

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