Type 83 122 mm howitzer
| Type 83 122 mm howitzer | |
|---|---|
 A Type 83 in Sri Lankan military service | |
| Type | Towed howitzer |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | China Bangladesh Sri Lanka[1] |
| Wars | Sri Lankan Civil War[2] |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | Separate loading charge and projectile |
| Caliber | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Breech | Vertical semi-automatic sliding-wedge |
| Recoil | Hydraulic buffer and hydro-pneumatic recuperator |
| Carriage | Split trail |
The Type 83 122 mm howitzer is a towed howitzer used by the People's Liberation Army of China. The gun system is developed from the earlier Chinese Type 54 howitzer which was in turn developed from the Soviet 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30).[1]
Design
The basic design of the type 83 is similar to the earlier M-30. However, the Type 83 has a split-shield which is similar to that used by the 152 mm towed gun-howitzer M1955 (D-20) and has a multi-baffle muzzle brake.
References
- ^ a b "Type 83 Towed Howitzer". Bangladesh Military Forces - BDMilitary.com. 2013-09-20. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
- ^ "Sri Lanka holds peace meeting". 2002-07-28. Retrieved 2020-03-28.