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To: PROCON

I see 155 mm and “58 caliber tube.” In the article. Can you explain how those fit together in the same vehicle??

Is caliber for howitzers different than caliber for firearms?


28 posted on 07/25/2019 3:40:28 PM PDT by ModelBreaker
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To: ModelBreaker
Is caliber for howitzers different than caliber for firearms?

Yes, see post #32

46 posted on 07/25/2019 4:01:20 PM PDT by PROCON ('Progressive' is a Euphemism for <strike>Totalitarian</strike> COMMUNIST)
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To: ModelBreaker

See posts 32 and 47 for the answer.


48 posted on 07/25/2019 4:05:07 PM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: ModelBreaker
I see 155 mm and “58 caliber tube.” In the article. Can you explain how those fit together in the same vehicle??

Is caliber for howitzers different than caliber for firearms?

"58 caliber tube" refers to the length of the tube. It is 58 times as long as the nominal diameter, 155mm.

54 posted on 07/25/2019 4:16:17 PM PDT by CurlyDave
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