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Infobox Weapon
|is_artillery=yes
|name=Cannone da 75/32 modello 37
|type=Field gun
|origin=
Kingdom of Italy
|caliber=75 mm (3.0 in)
|weight= travelling 1,250 kg (2,760 lb)
firing 1,200 kg (2,600 lb)
|max_range=12,500 m (13,700 yd)
|elevation= −10° to +45°
|traverse= 50°
|velocity=624 m/s (2,050 ft/s)
|cartridge=6.3 kg (14 lb)
|used_by=
Italy
Nazi Germany
}}
The Cannone da 75/32 modello 37 was an Italian field gun used during World War II. (The designation meant that the gun had a 75 mm caliber, the barrel was 32 caliber-lengths long and it was accepted for service in 1937).
History[]
The Cannone da 75/32 was designed by Ansaldo and the first examples were produced in 1937.
After Italy surrendered, guns captured by Germany were designated 7.5 cm FK248(i).
See also[]
References[]
- Artillery by Chris Chant, published by Amber Books, ISBN 1-84509-248-1
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