10.5 cm howitzer Model 1924

10.5 cm howitzer Model 1924 COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Militaire optocht in Batavia TMnr 60030917 (cropped).jpg 300 A military parade in Jakarta. Sweden Howitzer yes 1924–1945 Netherlands World War II Bofors BoforsLight and medium field artillery Chamberlain Peter 1975 45 Arco Gander, Terry 0668038209 New York 2067331 1,650 kg lb on 2.31 m ftin on L/22 14 kg lb on 105 mm (4.134 in) 475 m/s (1,560 ft/s) 10.5 km mi on box trail -5° to +45° 360° The 10.5 cm howitzer Model 1924 was a howitzer used by the Netherlands during World War II. Fourteen were bought by the Royal Dutch East Indies Army, where they equipped the 1st Howitzer Artillery Battalion, from 1924 to 1945. It is unknown if the Japanese used them after conquering the Dutch East Indies in 1942. This weapon was designed for motor traction with rubber-rimmed steel wheels. Maximum towing speed was only 30 km/h (18.6 mph). It had a firing platform that gave it 360° traverse. On mount traverse was only 8° 30'. References Chamberlain, Peter & Gander, Terry. Light and Medium Field Artillery. New York: Arco, 1975 External links Artillery of the K.N.I.L. on Overvalwagens! wide Category:World War II field artillery Category:Artillery of the Netherlands Category:105 mm artillery