United States' 240 mm Howitzer M1918
The 240 mm Howitzer M1918 was based on a French design.1
| 240 mm Howitzer M19181 | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9.45"1 |
| Length of gun | 17'1 |
| Length of bore | |
| Rifling | |
| Length of rifling | |
| Weight traveling | |
| Weight in action | 18.43 tons1 |
| Elevation | 60°1 |
| Traverse | 20°1 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1,700'/sec1 |
| Range of shell | 16,400 yards1 |
| Shell weight | 345 lb1 |
| Armor penetration | |
| Breech mechanism |
Sources:
- Allied Artillery of World War Two, Ian V. Hogg, 1998
