152 mm howitzers.

Finland uses 4 different types of 152 mm howitzers that all are old designs. However they all have been modernized and now use the same (and longer) barrel, the new barrel gives the possibility to use modern special ammunition such as guided anti-tank grenades. The carriage was modified as well, with better brakes, raising the towing speed to 80 km/h. These howitzers are organized in a field artillery regiment in a brigade, two battalions each having 18 122 mm or 152 mm howitzers.

1.) 152 H 88-31
2.) 152 H 88-37
3.) 152 H 88-40
4.) 152 H 55








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Calibre: 152 mm
Maximum range: 16 km
Shrapnel shell weight: 43 kg, of which about 6 kg explosive
Maximum powder charge: about 8 kg
Muzzle velocity with maximum charge: 650 m/s
Shrapnel effective range: 50 to 150 m
Firing rate: 4 to 5 shots per minute
Gun weight: approx. 7,000 to 8,000 kg
Towing vehicle: medium heavy all-terrain vehicle
Towing speed on road: 80 km/h
Gun crew: 8
Manufactured in Germany and Soviet Union