155 K 83
The heavy artillery battalions of an army corps form an artillery group of two
to four artillery battalions. Its main duties are anti-artillery fire, other
operative duties and supporting brigades along the main supply artery.
- Picture © Finnish Defence Forces
Calibre: 155 mm
Barrel length: about 6 m
Maximum range: about 30 km
Shrapnel shell weight: 43 to 46 kg
Separate-loading ammunition
Muzzle velocity with maximum charge: over 800 m/s
Firing rate: 8 shots per minute
Maximum short-term firing rate: 3 shots per 15 seconds
Maximum angle of elevation 70°
Gun weight: about 10 t
Towing vehicle: heavy all-terrain vehicle
Towing speed on road: 80 km/h
Gun crew: 8
Manufactured in Finland
