Krupp 7.5 cm Model 1903
The Krupp 7.5 cm Model 1903 was a field gun used by a number of European armies in both World War I and World War II.
| 03 L/30 | |
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A Turkish 7.5cm Krupp field gun M1903 | |
| Type | Field gun |
| Place of origin | German Empire |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1904-1945 |
| Used by | See users |
| Wars | Balkan Wars Xinhai Revolution World War I World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Krupp |
| Manufacturer | Krupp |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,079 kg (2,379 lb) |
| Barrel length | 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in) L/30 |
| Crew | 7 |
| Shell | Fixed QF 75 x 280 R 6.52 kilograms (14.4 lb) |
| Caliber | 75 mm (2.95 in) |
| Breech | Horizontal sliding-block |
| Recoil | Hydro-spring |
| Carriage | Pole trail |
| Elevation | -9° to +15° |
| Traverse | 7° |
| Rate of fire | 8 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 546 m/s (1,790 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 6,000 m (6,600 yd) |
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