Militia Museum of New Jersey - Artillery / 11 French 75mm Field Gun
Bill Maloney 2/17/2008 |
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11 French 1897 75mm Field Gun
WWI era French 75mm Field Guns at other Military Museums |
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Another WWI French 75mm Field Gun can be found at the West Point Military Museum in West Point, NY | A WWI French 75mm Field Gun can be found at the Fort Dix Army Reserve Mobilization Museum in Fort Dix, NJ |
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Another WWI French 75mm Field Gun can be found at the US Army Ordnance Museum in Aberdeen, MD |
Caliber: 75mm
Action: Breech Loader, hydro pneumatic recoil mechanism
Muzzle Velocity: 1,600fps
Range: 9,300 yards shell, 5,000 yards shrapnel
Weight of Round - 13lbs High Explosive, shrapnel, anti tank
Maximum Powder Charge:
Barrel Length: 106 inches
Weight Towed: 3,400lbs
Year Built: 1897