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305 mm howitzer M1915

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Type
  
Heavy gun

Weight
  
63.9 t (140,874 lbs)

Place of origin
  
Russian Empire

Caliber
  
305 mm (12 in)

305 mm howitzer M1915

Used by
  
Russian Empire, Soviet Union

Wars
  
World War One, World War Two

Type 1915 305 mm howitzer (Russian: 305-мм гаубица образца 1915 года) was a Russian heavy howitzer that saw service during World War One and Two. Originally intended for Naval use, it was later purchased by the Army at a cost of 271,500 Rubles apiece, with the first order of 8 being sent on 13 August 1915.

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305 mm howitzer M1915 Wikipedia


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