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Canada Army 105mm field artillery LG1 Mark II – part2
Posted: March 9, 2011 in l) Towed Type Field Artillery, MortarTags: armor, army, field artillery, infantry, mortar, towed type, vehicle
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Canada Army 105mm field artillery LG1 Mark II – part1
Posted: March 7, 2011 in l) Towed Type Field Artillery, MortarTags: army, artillery, field artillery, military, mortar, towed
The LG Mark II is a 105-mm towed Howitzer that is generally used to provide close indirect fire support to light, highly mobile, rapid deployment forces that might be required for domestic or international commitments. The LG 1 is normally towed by a 2-ton truck or modified Grizzly which carries the crew, associated equipment, and some ammunition. It can also be lifted by helicopter, dropped by parachute and transtorted by air. It has the capability to fire extended range ammunition up to 19.2km away. It deploys with a crew of between three and seven soldiers depending on the mission and task.
The fielding of 28 LG 1 Mark II guns completed in November 1997. Each regular Light Infantry Battalion is now supported by a Direct Support Battery equipped with sex LG 1 guns.
Armament : 105-mm rounds(including extended range ammunition)
Normal rate of fire : 8 rounds per minute
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