Ordnance QF 25-pounder Towed Artillery Piece (1930)
The QF 25-pdr artillery gun went on to become one of the most famous pieces of British Army artillery.
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 its Commonwealth nations throughout the Second World War and across many fronts from Norway to Africa and Europe to the Pacific (in Australian hands).
In its 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. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Ordnance QF 25-pounder
Towed Artillery Piece
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Various Manufacturers - UK
Initial Year of Service: 1930
Production: 25,000
Focus Model: Ordnance QF 25-pounder
Crew: 6
Overall Length: 7.87ft (2.40m)
Width: 0.00ft (0.00m)
Height: 0.00ft (0.00m)
Weight: 2.0 US Short Tons (1,800kg; 3,968lbs)
Powerplant: None. This is a towed artillery piece.
Maximum Speed: 0mph (0 km/h)
Maximum Range: 0 miles (0 km)
NBC Protection: None
Nightvision: None
Armament:
1 x 87.6mm gun barrel
Ammunition:
Dependent on Ammunition Carrier.
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.
G1 - South African Designation
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