Untitled 105 H 61-37

This light 105 mm field gun was used by the Finnish field artillery up until recently. A veteran of the second world war they were heavily modernized in the 60´s. In 1997 Finland donated equipment for an Estonian artillery battalion, 19 of these field guns and the necessary fire control and communications gear. Finland has also helped with training and expertise in establishing this branch of the Estonian military.

105 H 61-37
- Picture © Finnish Defence Forces

Calibre: 105 mm
Range: 13 km
Firing rate: 6 rds/min
Weight: 2000 kg
Weight of grenade: 15 kg
Country of origin: Finland


Estonians firing

Estonians firing

Loading the field gun

Ready to fire