Description
The gun had monobloc barrel fitted with horizontal sliding breech. The recoil system consisted of hydraulic compressor and hydropneumatic recuperator, both mounted in the gun cradle. The recoil length was fixed. The carriage was of box trail type, with equilibrator, suspension and a folding spade. Metal wheels had removable rubber tires. The gun was equipped with a shield.
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