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includes facilities for navigation and self-survey using a global positioning system, inertial direction measurement and distance measurement. All this can be used anywhere in the world to lay the gun without external references. The outputs and inputs for APS are through the touchscreen layer's display and control unit (LCDU) that replaced the conventional dial sight and its mount. The LCDU enables the layer to lay the gun by moving the barrel until the LCDU displays no difference between the ordered firing data and where the barrel is pointing as determined by the LINAPS sensors.
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609:"). This ammunition uses electrical instead of percussion primers and is an entirely different design from the US M1 type ammunition as used in the L5 pack howitzer. The two types are not interchangeable. An early requirement was for the new weapon to use 105 mm Fd Mk 1 ammunition, which uses the M1 shell, in training. However, in 1968, this was changed to allow a different version of the weapon, which subsequently became the L119, to fire US 1935 pattern (i.e. M1) ammunition.
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590:. It could also be dismantled, with no piece heavier than 128 kg (282 lb) to be transported by mules or horses. It lacked range (making it potentially vulnerable to counter-battery fire), was not notably robust, had poor sights and was not universally liked. Nor were its rate of fire and time to prepare for opening fire satisfactory.
1015:" M1 ammunition is prepared for firing, any propellant charge bags that are not going to be used are removed from the cartridge case, then the projectile is fitted into the top of the case. The shell is then loaded into the gun as a complete round, unlike the L118 ammunition, where the projectile and cartridge case are loaded separately.
1088:
The 105 mm saluting gun: The
British Army has a number of dedicated saluting guns for ceremonial purposes. Based on the standard L118, these saluting guns are modified to exclusively fire blank cartridges, are not fitted with the APS system and are easily distinguished from the field gun variant
1069:
appears to share many features with the UK equipment. In the late 1960s India introduced the Value
Engineered Abbot variant with the 105 mm Fd ammunition; this led to the 105 mm field gun (India), which appears to have some light gun features in its elevating mass, although its platform is
870:
Both charge five and charge super project beyond the end of the metal cartridge case. The 105 mm Fd is "separate, cased"; the shell is loaded and rammed by hand, then the cartridge with propellant is loaded. By the time the L118 entered service, propellant sub-zones A and B originally used with
862:
The 105 mm Fd Mk 2 ammunition has two propelling cartridges and a blank cartridge (for saluting purposes). The normal cartridge has six propellant increments (charges 1, 2, 3, 4, 4Ā½, and 5). Charge 4Ā½, which is charge 5 with the blue charge three bag removed, is peculiar to the light gun and is
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ammunition ā the projectile is loaded into the gun and rammed by hand, then the cartridge with propellant is loaded behind it. The L119 and M119 use "semi-fixed" ammunition ā when it is prepared for firing, the projectile is fitted into the top of the cartridge case and the shell loaded into the gun
823:
The narrow wheelbase prevents the ordnance rotating the 3200 mil (180Ā°) required to 'unfold' the gun. Because of this, the gun features a knock-off hub on one side, allowing the ordnance to be rotated by removing one wheel. With a well-trained gun crew, this contributes approximately 30 seconds to
827:
When being towed in the unfolded position, the A-frame is fitted to the front transom in order to support the elevating mass. A recent modification makes it possible to keep the gun in this position indefinitely at speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h). For long-distance transport or traversing
982:
In 2002, the
British Army's L118 guns completed replacement of their optical sights with the LINAPS artillery pointing system (APS) mounted above the barrel. This is a self-contained system that uses three ring laser gyros to determine azimuth, elevation angle and trunnion tilt angle. It also
908:(IM)-compliant. The conventional explosive shell's main filling is a Eurenco RDX/TNT. The IM-compliant shell was originally designated the L50A2, its explosive filling is 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) of ROWANEX 1100. Fuzing is either the L106A4 point detonating or the L116A1 multi-purpose fuze.
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sent 30 soldiers to the United
Kingdom to train Ukrainian soldiers on the L119 light gun, as military assistance to Ukraine. They were to be stationed in the United Kingdom from May to July, with each course to take a week. New Zealand also donated approximately 40 dial sights to Ukraine.
843:(large slide rule like instruments used at each gun to convert range in metres to tangent elevation in mils, taking account of muzzle velocity). Therefore, it has a single quadrant elevation scale. These optical indirect fire sights are now only used in recruit training.
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L53 HEāIM (high explosive, insensitive munition) is intended to gradually replace the L31A4 round, retaining the external ballistics of the L31 series but with a shell body optimised for fragmentation. The round has a ROWANEX explosive fill. Fusing is as with the
900:
L31A3 HE has a nominal fuzed weight of 16.089 kg (35.47 lb) and its main filling is 2.3123 kg (5.098 lb) of
Bridgewater produced Type A 60:40 RDX/TNT and topped with TNT. Fuzing is as with the L31A1 with the addition of the L116 multiāoption
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rough terrain, the barrel is reversed and clamped to the end of the trail. For storage, the gun is in the unfolded position with the barrel elevated to an angle that balances the elevated mass on the yoke and therefore relieves pressure on the elevating gears.
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L31A1 HE round is made from forged or coldāextruded highātensile steel with a single copper band and a nominal fuzed weight of 16.103 kg (35.50 lb). The L31A1 has two main fillings both weighing 2.431 kg (5.36 lb), Type A is 60:40
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The L119 variant has a different barrel (a slightly shorter L30 ordnance with a percussion firing mechanism) for firing the ubiquitous US M1 type ammunition (UK 105 mm How), giving the gun a max range of 11,400 metres (12,500 yd). When the
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The L119 was further modified and produced under licence for the United States Army. The most recent version is the M119A3 introduced in 2013 with a digital fire-control system and GPS-aided inertial navigation unit using software derived from the
820:; a traversing platform is normally used with it. Its comparatively light weight is also attributed to the nature of the steel used in the carriage and ordnance, and other weight-reducing features, including its narrow wheelbase.
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in eight regular artillery regiments. It fires the US M1 type ammunition (called "105 mm How" in the UK). The Mod 56 was originally designed in Italy for its mountain artillery units. It was light enough to be lifted by
605:, and ability to fire immediately after being under water for 30 minutes. The ammunition to be used was the 105 mm Fd Mk 2 ammunition used in the L13 ordnance of the gun equipment 105 mm L109 (better known as the "
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A capability enhancement program that started delivering improvements to UK guns in 2007 aimed at reducing weight and improving some components. Weight reduction measures include the replacement of some steel components by
1960:
917:, which are ejected from the base of the shell in flight by a mechanical (L92) or electronic time fuze (L132 being replaced by L163). On falling to the ground, they generate dense white smoke for 60 seconds.
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The L118 uses the L19 ordnance on the L17 carriage. The L19 ordnance is slightly shorter than the L13 used by the Abbot and hence has a slightly shorter maximum range. Also, unlike the Abbot, the barrel is
736:
682:, these guns were firing up to 400 rounds per gun a day, mostly at "charge super", the most powerful propellant charge for which they were designed. They were a significant factor in the British victory.
1085:. The gun was manufactured under licence in Australia for the Australian and New Zealand armies using mostly Australian produced components. Plans to produce 105 mm field ammunition were postponed.
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Target marker. These generate dense orange (L38) or red (L37) cloud (produced by a mixture of PETN HE and coloured dye) bursting in the air or on impact, and are used to designate targets, e.g. for air
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At the end of 2011, a new LCDU with a slightly larger touchscreen was ordered. It may enable data transfer from FC-BISA and include the NATO armament ballistic kernel (NABK) for direct fire shooting.
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During the 1970s, a third variant with the L21 ordnance, was developed and prototypes produced. This was for
Switzerland and used Swiss pattern 105 mm ammunition. It did not enter service.
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nuclear light sources, was used to aim the gun for indirect fire. The L7 sight is a modified version of a German Leitz instrument. Since the light gun entered service after the introduction of
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while stocks of 105 mm How lasted, and the last
British L119s were retired in 2005. However, the L119 is popular with many export customers who still rely on M1 ammunition. In 2022, the
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the Abbot had been replaced by an aerodynamic spoiler (a ring slipped over the nose of shell to lodge on the ogive) to reduce the minimum range at high-angle fire when this was required.
620:, Kent. Prototypes were tested in 1968. It soon emerged that some increase in weight was needed for the requisite robustness, and several assemblies were substantially redesigned.
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In 1965, a general staff requirement was approved for a new 105 mm weapon system because the L5 pack howitzer "lacked range and lethality". Key characteristics included 6400
613:
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unit, extending the range of the projectile to 20.6 km (12.8 mi). The round's explosive fill is 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) of ROWANEX 1100. Fusing is as with the L31A4.
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When first introduced in the
British Royal Artillery, the L7 or L7A1 dial sight and its carrier, incorporating an integral elevation scale and internal lighting powered by
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The 105 mm Fd Mk 2 rounds were the same as used with Abbot when the L118 was first introduced. The ammunition types originally or subsequently in UK service include:
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L31A2 HE has a nominal fuzed weight of 15.984 kg (35.24 lb) and its main filling is 2.3123 kg (5.098 lb) of creamed TNT. Fuzing is as with the L31A1.
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Around 2010, new direct fire sights for longer range use were introduced for service in
Afghanistan. These comprise a sniper's telescopic sight and a new night sight.
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L43 illuminating. Provides a parachute flare base ejected by time fuze (L81) at about 400 m (1,300 ft) above the ground and burns for 30 seconds.
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The light gun entered service with the
British Army in 1976. It was heavier than its predecessor, but helicopters that could carry it, such as the
1900:
991:, however, only some elements entered UK service. The MVMD is also more tightly coupled with the LCDU, reducing electrical power requirements.
128:
1712:
1376:: 36 L119 and 72 of unspecified variant provided by the US (16 in August 2022, 4 in September 2022, 16 in October 2022, 36 in January 2023)
766:. By tradition, this fires at one o'clock every afternoon, except on Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. The light gun is also fired by
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894:, Type B is 55:45 RDX/TNT. Fuzes used are the L32 and L85A2 point detonating, the L33 mechanical time or the L27 variable time.
41:
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During the early 1990s all UK L118 were fitted with a muzzle velocity measuring device (MVMD), a radar, and its power supply.
1913:
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882:) series is a series of 105 mm rounds which are claimed to have a 25% greater lethal area than the US 105 mm M1 HE shells.
597:(360Ā°) traverse by one soldier, maximum weight of 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg), small enough size to be carried inside new
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The guns also have a direct-fire telescope and were originally issued with a night telescope using image intensification.
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L54 "black light" illumination, using the same configuration as L43, to assist observation through night viewing devices.
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the time required to deploy the gun. In British service, rotating the barrel for towing is optional.
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Number produced by 2016 including those produced under licence in Australia and the United States.
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insensitive HE shell, with a maximum range of 20.6 kilometres (12.8 mi) has been developed.
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1961:"Bosnia Herzegovina army land ground armed defense forces military equipment armored vehicle UK"
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field gun. The 105 mm light field gun is much more like L118, although somewhat heavier.
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Transfers of major weapons: Deals with deliveries or orders made for 1970 to 2019 - Portugal
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as their gun tractors. In Arctic service, and elsewhere, the gun is towed by the HƤgglunds
1411:(111 L119, withdrawn from service and mothballed in 2014; 92 were sold to British company
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931:. Used for direct fire against armoured targets or buildings, has a base fuze with tracer.
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by their distinctive bronze green paintwork, chromed muzzle brake, and chromed breech.
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In 1982, five batteries (30 guns) were deployed to the Falkland Islands during the
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As of July 2017, there were 126 L118 light guns in service with the British Army.
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Callinan, Rory (11 August 2018). "Aussie artillery sale linked to Mid-East".
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A white phosphorus smoke shell has never been adopted by the UK for L118. A
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867:. A separate "charge super" cartridge is used for firing to maximum range.
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The new gun, soon designated "light gun", was designed by the government
523:
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123:
1872:"New Zealand-soldiers excited to assist Ukraine with light gun training"
526:. It was originally designed and produced in the United Kingdom for the
2161:"UK to send scores of artillery guns and hundreds of drones to Ukraine"
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812:. Among these features are its vertically sliding block breech, and a
2267:"More Than $ 3 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine"
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L45 smoke base ejection. This contains three canisters filled with
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L31A4 HE is available in two versions, conventional explosive and
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1607:"105 mm L50A2 (L31A4) HEāIM and L50 HEāIM ER improved ammunition"
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launcher). Since the end of the 1990s, the British Army has used
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L41 PRAC. Inert practice shell used in training instead of HESH.
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103rd (Lancashire Artillery Volunteers) Regiment Royal Artillery
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In British service, the L119 was used only for training at the
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Original production, which was authorised in late 1975, was by
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2241:"$ 625 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine"
2215:"$ 675 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine"
2189:"$ 775 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine"
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Australian and British gunners with L118 in Afghanistan, 2009
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Gunners with a shell and a propellant cartridge ready to load
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The light gun appears to owe a number of its features to the
651:, were entering service at the same time. A new vehicle, the
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Royal Artillery firing 105 mm light guns on exercise in 2013
1713:"Summary of Army 2020 Reserve Structure and Basing Changes"
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Map with L118 operators in blue and former operators in red
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L83 drill. An inert shell for non-firing training purposes.
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At present, the British Army has four light gun regiments:
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Janes Land Warfare Platforms: Artillery & Air Defence
747:) are also equipped with the light gun. Those University
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used the 105 mm pack howitzer L5 with L10 ordnance (
1886:"NZ to provide additional deployment to support Ukraine"
1799:"105 mm L31A1 to L31A4 FD HE and L53 HEāIM fuzed shell"
1429:(8 L118 on loan from the United Arab Emirates in 1995)
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are variants that use a different type of ammunition.
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Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment
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in the 1970s. It has since been widely exported. The
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Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment
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754:On 30 November 2001, an L118 light gun replaced a
232:1,982 kg (1.951 long tons; 2.185 short tons)
2107:Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
1908:. Manly: Development Wing, School of Artillery.
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1675:General Staff Requirement 3038, 105 mm Light Gun
1902:History of the School of Artillery 1885 to 1996
1755:"UK armed forces equipment and formations 2017"
569:) as its light artillery weapon, replacing the
710:7th (Parachute) Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
2369:International Institute for Strategic Studies
655:("Land Rover, one-ton"), was designed as its
272:1.371 m (4 ft 6 in) travelling
8:
1743:. Royal Regiment of Artillery. January 2013.
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678:. In the final phases of the battles around
1832:Wheeler, Scott; Ryan, Alex (January 2005).
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1077:In 1984, the L119 entered service with the
2448:Military equipment introduced in the 1970s
482:Hall & Watts artillery sighting system
29:
1507:ROWANEX 1100 is an insensitive castācued
1457:(6 L127A1 prototypes delivered 1979ā1981)
631:, which has since been incorporated into
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839:(FACE), it never, unlike the Abbot, had
671:and is fitted with skis when over snow.
1532:
1491:
751:with "gun troops" train with the L118.
1888:. New Zealand Government. 23 May 2022.
1390:: 821 M119A2/A3 (72 given to Ukraine)
1334:received a domestic production license
1190:: 40 L118 (Army) and 18 L118 (Marines)
768:14 (Training) Regiment Royal Artillery
718:14 (Training) Regiment Royal Artillery
401:carriage with circular firing platform
340:L45 Smoke (15.89 kg (35 lb))
1081:named the "Hamel gun" to replace the
7:
1443:(2 L118 in June 1976 for evaluation)
714:29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery
242:4.876 m (16 ft) travelling
264:1.778 m (5 ft 10 in)
253:3.9 m (12 ft 10 in)
2311:. 6 September 2016. Archived from
837:field artillery computer equipment
702:3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
25:
1058:Indian light field gun on display
1842:DSTO Systems Sciences Laboratory
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937:L50A2 HEāIM ER (high explosive,
733:The Honourable Artillery Company
139:2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
40:
2443:Field artillery of the Cold War
2423:Artillery of the United Kingdom
659:in the field (and also for the
240:7.01 m (23 ft) firing
745:105th Regiment Royal Artillery
741:104th Regiment Royal Artillery
653:Land Rover 101 Forward Control
635:. Deliveries started in 1976.
633:BAE Systems Land and Armaments
456:Maximum firing range
436:6400 mils (360 Ā°) on turntable
194:
179:BAE Systems Land and Armaments
89:
1:
1874:. Stuff/Fairfax. 25 May 2022.
941:, extended range) features a
545:separate-loading cased-charge
534:and the United States Army's
296:Separate loading cased charge
1834:"Weapons Effects Prediction"
720:uses it for training at the
706:4th Regiment Royal Artillery
465:20.6 km (12.8 mi)
334:(10.49 kg (23 lb))
2305:"Hamel retired from 53 Bty"
1845:. p. 3. Archived from
1688:"Royal Artillery Regiments"
462:17.2 km (10.7 mi)
316:(16.1 kg (35 lb))
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1814:: Jane's Group UK Limited.
1622:: Jane's Group UK Limited.
1564:: Jane's Group UK Limited.
1034:
929:high explosive squash head
661:Rapier air-defence missile
603:Andover transport aircraft
2399:Artillery and air defence
2292:The Military Balance 2018
2148:The Military Balance 2018
2136:The Military Balance 2018
2124:The Military Balance 2018
2094:The Military Balance 2018
2082:The Military Balance 2018
2070:The Military Balance 2018
2058:The Military Balance 2018
2046:The Military Balance 2018
2034:The Military Balance 2018
2022:The Military Balance 2018
2010:The Military Balance 2018
1998:The Military Balance 2018
1986:The Military Balance 2018
1948:The Military Balance 2018
1936:The Military Balance 2018
1804:Janes Weapons: Ammunition
1677:, April 1965, paragraph 2
1612:Janes Weapons: Ammunition
1020:Royal School of Artillery
722:Royal School of Artillery
359:105 mm (4.1 in)
284:
63:Place of origin
39:
2271:US Department of Defense
2245:US Department of Defense
2219:US Department of Defense
2193:US Department of Defense
1509:plastic bonded explosive
607:Abbot self-propelled gun
586:helicopters or towed by
34:Gun, 105mm, field, L118
2401:at British Army website
967:Subsequent enhancements
561:From 1961 to 1975, the
433:200 mils (11.25 Ā°) fine
2438:British Army equipment
1734:"The Scottish Gunners"
1119:
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1072:Ordnance QF 25-pounder
1059:
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859:
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749:Officer Training Corps
727:Four regiments of the
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625:Royal Ordnance Factory
445:Rate of fire
377:Vertical sliding block
175:Royal Ordnance Factory
119:Sierra Leone Civil War
1761:. HM Government. 2017
1113:
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548:as a complete round.
491:Direct fire telescope
224:Specifications (L118)
2365:The Military Balance
1925:on 2 September 2007.
1346:United Arab Emirates
1204:: 24 L118 and 6 L119
939:insensitive munition
906:insensitive munition
1965:armyrecognition.com
1899:Burch, Ian (1996).
1852:on 29 February 2012
1759:Ministry of Defence
801:and hence lighter.
599:Chinook helicopters
451:3 rds/min sustained
134:Russo-Ukrainian War
2221:. 8 September 2022
1546:(25 August 2021),
1255:
1160:Bosnia-Herzegovina
1120:
1118:'s Artillery Group
1103:
1060:
977:
860:
794:
698:
639:In British service
414:+1244 mils (+70 Ā°)
148:Production history
104:Western Sahara War
1646:"105mm Light Gun"
1473:GIAT LG1 howitzer
1362:: 126 L118 (Army)
1106:Current operators
649:Westland Sea King
567:OTO Melara Mod 56
512:
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417:ā98 mils (ā5.5 Ā°)
346:L38 Smoke, orange
16:(Redirected from
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691:One O'Clock Gun
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575:4.2 inch mortar
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298:105 x 326 mm R
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76:In service
71:Service history
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27:Towed field gun
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1468:Airborne gun
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1330:: 60 L119 ā
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515:
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367:L19 ordnance
250: length
171:Manufacturer
88:
84:Used by
79:1974āpresent
2351:18 December
1654:BAE Systems
1455:Switzerland
1441:South Korea
1427:Netherlands
1413:BAE Systems
1272:New Zealand
818:split trail
657:prime mover
588:Land Rovers
557:Development
507:BAE Systems
197: built
2417:Categories
1915:0642259976
1741:The Gunner
1527:References
1013:semi-fixed
961:base bleed
943:base bleed
850:Ammunition
791:RAF Benson
787:RAF Merlin
693:firing at
499:References
467:base bleed
325:base bleed
200:Over 1,100
2277:7 January
2251:7 January
2225:7 January
2199:19 August
1856:3 January
1511:based on
1409:Australia
1348:: 73 L118
1316:: 56 L118
1302:: 21 L119
1288:: 42 L118
1274:: 24 L119
1246:: 30 L118
1218:: 40 L118
1176:: 12 L118
1162:: 36 L118
1148:: 12 L118
1093:Operators
841:gun rules
814:box trail
616:(RARDE),
407:Elevation
399:box trail
189:1974ā2016
166:1966ā1973
90:Operators
57:field gun
2371:. 2018.
2150:, p. 368
2138:, p. 306
2126:, p. 149
2109:(2019).
2096:, p. 354
2084:, p. 290
2072:, p. 289
2060:, p. 352
2048:, p. 472
2036:, p. 469
2024:, p. 117
2012:, p. 392
2000:, p. 391
1988:, p. 448
1971:23 April
1950:, p. 447
1938:, p. 328
1818:14 March
1808:Coulsdon
1660:14 March
1626:14 March
1616:Coulsdon
1568:14 March
1558:Coulsdon
1475:, France
1462:See also
1415:in 2018)
1328:Thailand
1300:Portugal
1260:: 8 L118
1232:: 9 L118
1174:Botswana
1134:: 8 L118
1001:Variants
989:titanium
921:strikes.
878:L31 HE (
524:howitzer
486:Selex ES
426:Traverse
394:Carriage
205:Variants
186:Produced
163:Designed
153:Designer
124:Iraq War
2294:, p. 49
2173:26 July
1697:4 March
1374:Ukraine
1244:Morocco
1202:Ireland
1132:Bahrain
758:as the
735:(HAC),
552:History
364:Barrels
355:Calibre
319:L50 HEā
177:(later
2375:
2166:gov.uk
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1765:6 July
1620:Surrey
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949:L31A4.
833:Trilux
777:Design
712:, and
669:Bv 206
577:, and
522:towed
520:105 mm
505:&
488:LINAPS
476:Sights
383:Recoil
373:Breech
306:weight
269:Height
248:Barrel
237:Length
55:Towed
1923:(PDF)
1906:(PDF)
1850:(PDF)
1837:(PDF)
1794:Janes
1737:(PDF)
1716:(PDF)
1649:(PDF)
1602:Janes
1544:Janes
1486:Notes
1314:Spain
1258:Nepal
1216:Kenya
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