Obice da 305/17 (Howitzer)

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Obice da 305/17 was an Italian howitzer (sometimes classified as mortar) used during World War I. Produced by the Armstrong works in Italy between 1914 and 1917, approximately 30-44 were built. Originally the Obice da 305/17 Modello 15 was a stationary coastal defense gun (pic 1) but was later adapted to a mobile siege artillery role (pics 2,3).
Caliber / 305 mm (12 in)
Carriage / Box trail
Rate of fire / Maximum: 1 round every 5 minutes

Pic 1

Pics 2, 3