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German leFH18 105mm Howitzer & Crew

By: Valiant Miniatures (UK)

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Rapid Fire - World War II Miniatures (1:72)

6 figures

Last Stocked on 12/26/2013

Product Info

Title
German leFH18 105mm Howitzer & Crew
Publish Year
2013
NKG Part #
2147524636
MFG. Part #
VM007
Type
Miniatures Box Set

Description

The 105mm leFH 18 was the standard divisional field howitzer used by the Wehrmacht (German Army) during World War II. It had a heavy, simple breech mechanism with a hydro-pneumatic recoil system. The howitzer had wood-spoked or pressed steel wheels. The former were only suitable for horse traction. In 1941 a muzzle brake was fitted to allow longer range charges to be fired. This increased the range by about 1,800 yards and was known as the leFH 18M.

In March 1942 a requirement was issued for a lighter howitzer. This led to a second modification, known as the leFH 18/40. This modification consisted of mounting the barrel of an leFH 18M on the carriage for a 75mm PaK 40 antitank gun. The new carriage increased the rate of fire as well as making the howitzer lighter. Additionally, a more efficient muzzle brake was added, decreasing the rec

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