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155-mm Taiwanese self-propelled artillery system

Country of Origin: Taiwan

The Taiwanese self-propelled artillery system was a 155-mm wheeled self-propelled artillery system. The system was based on a conventional bonneted 6 x 6 truck, with the complete elevating system of a 155-mm/45-caliber towed artillery system mounted on the rear. The armament was taken from an existing towed howitzer in Taiwanese service.

The gun was fitted with a double-baffle muzzle brake and a fume extractor. During travel, it was held in a travel lock at the immediate rear of...

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