Ordnance BL 60-Pounder Gun

Heavy Field Gun (1905)

Land Systems / Battlefield

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Image from the Public Domain; early model of 1915 shown.

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Image from the Public Domain; late model of 1938 shown.

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Introduced in 1905, the British BL 60-Pounder Heavy Field Gun gave stellar service throughout both World Wars.

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Specifications

Service Year

1905

Origin

United Kingdom

Crew

10
CREWMEN

Production

1,756
UNITS

State Arsenals - UK

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Imperial Russia; Soviet Union; United Kingdom; United States

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✓ Fire Support / Assault / Breaching
Support allied forces through direct / in-direct fire, assault forward positions, and / or breach fortified areas of the battlefield.

Length

13.1 ft
4 m

(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Ordnance BL 60-Pounder Gun production variant. Length typically includes main gun in forward position if applicable to the design)

Powerplant: None. This is a towed artillery piece.

Range

5.9 mi
(9.4 km)

(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Ordnance BL 60-Pounder Gun production variant. Compare this entry against any other in our database)

1 x 127mm barrel

Supported Types

(Not all weapon types may be represented in the showcase above)

Dependent upon ammunition carrier.

Ordnance BL 60-Pounder - Series Designation

Mk I

Mk II

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