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From: cmort@ncoast.org
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Subject: Re: hi angle clarification
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Date: 18 Apr 91 15:07:25 GMT
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>From: bcstec!shuksan!major@uunet.UU.NET (Mike Schmitt)
>>a GUN is a direct fire weapon
>>a HOWITZER is a direct and indirect fire weapon that fires
>>	both low and high angle
>>a MORTAR is an indirect fire weapon that fires high angle only
>
>So, how do you classify the Soviet 152mm Gun-Howitzer?

Just because you CAN fire a howitzer in direct fire mode, that doesn't
necessarily mean that that's a particularly effective mode of employment.
You can also fire an 81mm mortar direct fire too, as proven by the 81mm/.50
mounts on Swift Boats.  Presumeably, the 152mm can fire in both modes with
reasonable effectiveness.

>And, I believe the old 175mm Artillery piece was a "gun" not a
>howitzer.  

It was indeed classifed as a gun.  As I recall, it's accuracy was considered
disappointing.  I also believe that it shared a carriage with another gun, 
probably the 8" howitzer.

cmort@ncoast.org --- Chris Morton
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