12-inch Howitzer

12-inch Howitzer (HM2L3A)

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N 19° 24.976', W 99° 11.543'

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 Cañón Obusero de 12 pulgadasDescripciónPieza de ánima rayada que revolucionó la artillería de campaña en el ejército, ya que era lo suficientemente ligera como para ser trasladada rápidamente en el campo de batalla por caballos de tiro y tan fuerte para destruir fortificaciones de campaña a corta distancia. Datos técnicos
Origen InglaterraAño de fabricación 1871Calibre 120 mm. Peso 610 kg. Peso de la granada 4.1 kg. Alcance máximo 1,500 m. English translation:12-inch Howitzer Description:A rifled piece that revolutionized field artillery in the army, as it was light enough to be quickly moved to the battlefield by draft horses and strong enough to destroy field fortifications at close range. Technical data:
Origin: England Year of manufacture: 1871 Calibre: 120 mm Weight: 610 kgProjectile weight: 4.1 kg Maximum reach: 1500 m
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HM NumberHM2L3A
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Date Added Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 at 8:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14Q E 479802 N 2146898
Decimal Degrees19.41626667, -99.19238333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 19° 24.976', W 99° 11.543'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds19° 24' 58.56" N, 99° 11' 32.58" W
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