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Type 45 20cm Howitzer

Introduced Year : 1912
Caliber : 200 mm
Barrel Length : 3.187 m
EL Angle of Fire : -2 to +65 Degrees
AZ Angle of Fire : 360 Degrees
Shell Weight : 80 Kg
Muzzle Velocity : 480 m/sec
Weight : approx. 21ton
Range : 10,350 m
Production Qty : 10


Type 45 20cm was almost the same as Type 45 24cm Howitzer except that the caliber was 20cm. It was used at Tsingtao in WWI. But, all Type 45 20cm Howitzers were sold to Russia after the battle and Type 45 20cm Howitzer was deleted from IJA artillery.