The displayed British 25-pdr field gun with muzzle brake is displayed at the Tower of London in England. By Staff Writer
The British QF 25 pounder (or 25-pdr) was the gun of choice for various nations before, during and after World War Two. From training to combat, this weapon featured a high rate of fire and the ability to utilize various forms of ammunition including High Explosive (HE), flare, chemical and smoke rounds.
The QF 25 series was designed and produced during the inter-war years based on lessons learned during the First World War. The system itself was to replace the aging First World War models of the 4.5 inch howitzer and the 18-pdr howitzer systems. With limited funding, a cross-balance of the two systems was reached in the QF 25.
The QF 25 saw extensive use and service by the British and it's Commonwealth nations throughout the Second World War and across many fronts from Norway to Africa and Europe to the Pacific (in Australian hands).
In it's post-war years, the weapon served as an artillery training and ceremonial artillery piece at various formal functions. Several nations continued to field the unit well into the 1960's and beyond. The system proved a most reliable and flexible frontline artillery piece, being able to be towed by vehicle or packed up and carried in about 13 individual pieces.
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1930
Designation:QF 25-pounder Classification Type:Towed Artillery Piece Contractor:Various Manufacturers - UK Country of Origin: United Kingdom Number Built: Not Available
Operators: United Kingdom; Canada; Cyprus; Ireland; South Africa; Australia
Variants
Mark I - Initial Base Production Model
Mark II - Canadian-produced variant featuring supercharged round for increased range and muzzle brake.
Mark III - Modified receiver; usually mounted on improved Mark 2 Carriage system or Mark 3 Carriage system with hinge; Mark 5 Carriage system also introduced.
Short, Mark I - Australian pack gun variant based on the British 25-pdr.
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