120 mm Krupp howitzer M1905
Howitzer
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The 120 mm Krupp howitzer M1905 was a howitzer used by Turkey, Japan and a few smaller armies including during World War I. After the Ottoman Empire entered World War I in 1914 on the side of the Central Powers, it realized that it needed to modernize its artillery. The Model 1905 was a "stock gun" from Krupp that could be supplied from parts on hand on short notice, with minor alterations to suit customers' needs. The Model 1905 was a conventional artillery piece for its time, except for the lack of a gun shield to protect the crew. This was not a major liability, as most artillery quickly moved into concealed positions after the first few months of war.[2]
| 120 mm Krupp howitzer M1905 | |
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| Type | Howitzer |
| Place of origin |  German Empire |
| Service history | |
| Used by |  Imperial Japanese Army[1] Ottoman Empire |
| Wars | World War I |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Krupp |
| Designed | 1905 |
| Manufacturer | Krupp |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,125 kg (2,480 lb) |
| Barrel length | 1.445 m (4 ft 9 in) L/12[2] |
| Shell | 120 x 147mm R[3] |
| Shell weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Caliber | 120 mm (4.72 in) |
| Breech | Horizontal sliding-block |
| Recoil | Hydro-spring |
| Carriage | Box trail |
| Elevation | 0° to +42° |
| Traverse | 5°[2] |
| Muzzle velocity | 275 m/s (900 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 5.8 km (3.6 mi)[2] |
