Canon de 75 modèle 1897

20/12/2012 UPDATE

06/12/2012 UPDATE

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A 3d model of the "canon de 75 modèle 1897", the powerfull main french gun during world war one. I try to keep the number of polygin very low to use this model in game.

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Production history
Designer	Albert Deport, Etienne Sainte-Claire Deville and Emile Rimailho.
Designed	1891–96
Manufacturer	Government arsenals: Puteaux,Bourges, Tarbes, St Etienne
Produced	1897–1940?
Number built	21,000+
Specifications
Weight	1,544 kg (3,400 lb)
Barrel length	8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) L/36
Crew	6
Shell	75×350 mm. R HE, anti-tank (5.97–7.25 kg) shrapnel shell (7.24 kg)
Caliber	75 mm / 2.95 in
Carriage	6 Horse Team, Artillery tractor
Elevation	-11° to +18°
Traverse	6°
Rate of fire	15 rpm
Muzzle velocity	500 m/s (1,600 ft/s)
Effective range	9,350 yd (8,550 m) HE 7,440 yd (6,800 m) shrapnel
Maximum range	7,500 yd (6,900 m)