155mm M3 Carriage Gun
Technical Information

Background
This was a French design, built by the US Army. Also known as M1917A1 and M1918M1 Carriage Gun. Carriage was a two wheeled, split trail. The gun weighed 10 tons when ready for firing.

Technical Details
Crew  10
Shell  96 lbs 6.1" (155mm) projectile
Fuses  H.E., A.P., Smoke with time or percussion fuse
Range  20,000 yards with a velocity of 2,360 f/s (Maximum Range)
Rate of Fire  4 rounds per minute

Last Updated
September 30, 2009