Schneider artillery-斯奈德火炮性能数据

ost interesting gun (for the history standpoint) was Greek "75mm Schneider-Danglies M.1908" mountain gun. It was the modification of Schneider "MPD" commercial model (from 1906), later incorporated into the following models of "MPD" series, commonly known as "Schneider-DangliesMle 06/09" (Sold to Russia and Romania).

75 mm M.1908 Schneider (M.P.D.)

- Caliber: 75 mm

- Barrel: L/16.7

- Traverse: 5°

- Elevation: -7º 22’ to 19º 50’

- Shell weight: 6.5 kg

- Muzzle velocity: 350 m/s

- Range: 5000 to 5800m

- Weight during combat: 616 kg

- Gun is divided into 6 loads for mnt. transport

(Note that this gun had the shield, missing in all photos due to Italian practise)

The most important of all models of Greek gun was new Schneider 75mm model 1919. (Greek infantry divisions were actually "Mountain" type; its artillery regiments had two Mnt. guns battalions (two batteries each) and one Mnt. howitzer battalion (also two batteries), making the 75mm mountain guns the backbone of Greek Artillery).

Interesting feature of this gun (as seen on the pictures) was variable mount height, lower for "Gun-mode" (direct fire) and higher for "Howitzer-mode".

Canon de 75M Mle1919 Schneider L/19

Caliber: 75x190mmR

Barrel length: 1405 mm

Barrel weight: 217 kg

Weight in action: 675 kg

Weight during Transport: 721 kg

Elevation: -10° to +40°

Traverse: 10°

Rate of fire: up to 28 rpm

Max Range: 9000 m

Shell weight: 6.5 kg

Muzzle velocity: 400 m/s

Crew : 1 NCO + 6 men

Gun is divided into 6 to 7 loads for mnt. transport

My favorite Greek gun model was 85mm Schneider one. Very much publicized and token item during 1920s, only the Hellenic Army purchased the gun, becoming its only user (plus the Japanese “adaptation” in 75mm). It was fielded by one artillery battalion of each Corps Hv Arty Rgm. Note that original French gun was produced in 1925, so the Greek model is commonly known as “M.1925/27”.

Schneider M.1927

Caliber: 85 mm

Barrel length: 2 960 mm (L/34.8)

Rifled length: 2 305.5 mm

Weight in action: 1 985 kg

Weight in action: 2 330 kg

Elevation: - 6°do + 65°

Traverse: 54°

Muzzle velocity: (depending on shell type) 550 to 670 m/s

Max. Range: 15 150 m

Shell weight: 8.8/10.0 kg

Other interesting item was Schneider 105mm gun, improved model over wartime L13S model (with longer barrel, high elevation, split-trail carriage). Again, it was fielded by one artillery battalion of each Corps Hv Arty Rgm. Original French gun was produced in 1925, so the Greek model is commonly known as “M.1925/27” (simply M.1927 for Greeks).

Canon de 105 modèle 1925/27 Schneider

Caliber: 105x390mmR

Barrel length: 3240 mm (L/30.8)

Barrel weight: 936 kg

Weight in action: 3260 kg

Weight during Transport: 3820 kg

Elevation: -3° to +60°

Traverse: 80°

Max Range: 15,500 m

Shell weight: 15.66 kg

Muzzle velocity: 660 m/s