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Haubits FH77

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Haubits FH77

Fälthaubits 77 (transl. Field Howitzer 77) or FH77 is a Swedish 155 mm howitzer, developed and manufactured by Bofors. It is also colloquially known as the Bofors gun in India. There were several versions, the original (sometimes referred to as Haubits 77 A) with a 38 calibre barrel and sliding block mechanism, the export version FH77 B version with a 39 calibre barrel and an interrupted ogival screw breech. For the demonstrator of the Archer Artillery System, some FH77A were modified into FH 77 AD L/45, while the series production were FH77Bs rebuilt into FH77 BW L/52. The carriage was also used for the KARIN, used in the Swedish coastal artillery.

Specifications

TypeArtillery System
OriginSweden
ManufacturerBofors
Introduced1978
StatusIn service
Length11.6 m
Speed6 km/h
Range21 km
Crew9
Caliber155 mm

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India~300confirmed
Sweden—

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