Ammunition
| High Explosive | Armour Piercing | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in) | |
| Weight | 4,800 kg (11,000 lb) | 7,100 kg (16,000 lb) |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s (2,700 ft/s) | 720 m/s (2,400 ft/s) |
| Maximum range | 48 km (30 mi) | 38 km (24 mi) |
| Explosive weight | 700 kg (1,500 lb) | 250 kg (550 lb) |
| Effect | Crater size: 9.1 m (30 ft) wide 9.1 m (30 ft) deep |
Penetration: 7 m (23 ft) of concrete at maximum elevation (beyond that available during combat) with a special charge. |
| Notes | The main body was made of chrome-nickel steel, fitted with an aluminium alloy ballistic nose cone. |
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