FIELD HOWITZERS
Assignee
BAE SYSTEMS MARINE LIMITED
Filed
Mar 29, 1993
Granted
Feb 15, 2000
Location
CUMBRIA GB
Abstract
A light weight field howitzer includes a barrel (101) which is supported by a cradle constructed from hollow members (119,119A) and which is pivotally mounted about a trunnion bearing (113) secured to a chassis (117). The trunnion bearing (113) lies on the barrel axis and is positioned beyond the limit of maximum recoil of the barrel. Front stabilizers and rear trail support legs are provided to spread the load of the howitzer and spades are rigidly secured to the chassis (117). The howitzer includes a single hydraulic accumulator arrangement (136,177,185,130,189,119) constituting a combined recoil buffer and recuperator system. A barrel elevating means is provided comprising a geared manual means (115,116,153,149,139) assisted by a precompressed gas system (114,119A).
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Nov 7, 1995
Rescinded
Oct 14, 1998
Duration
2 years, 11 months
Inventor
- 1HAROLD L. SEARLE
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 6024007
- Application
- 08038088
- Aerospace match
- No
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records