Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
German LG 42/1 105mm Airborne Recoilless Gun
10.5cm Leichtegescutz 42/1
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
1. German LG 42/1 105mm Airborne Recoilless Gun Marker
Inscription.
German LG 42/1 105mm Airborne Recoilless Gun. 10.5cm Leichtegescutz 42/1. This special lightweight recoilless weapon was introduced in 1943 for service with German Airborne units. It was similar in principle of design to the German 75mm airborne gun L.G. 40. The LG was produced in three variations with the only difference being the materials that made up the mount. The characteristic feature, lack of recoil, was attained by allowing part of the propellant gases to escape to the rear. This removed all strain from the mount, which needed only to be strong enough hold the piece and provide elevating and traversing gears. In action, owing to the hot rear blast from the tube, a danger zone approximately 22 yards wide and 55 yards to the rear of the gun had to be clear of personnel. Because of the dangerous "crack" from the tube, the crew had to wear ear plugs. The mount was made of fairly heavy tubing and was designed for rapid dismantling and reassembly. By breaking down into five loads, both air and pack transport were possible. This gun fired high explosive, hollow charge, smoke and incendiary projectiles. , Caliber - 4.14 in. - 105 mm , Weight - 1,191 lbs. - 540 kg , Range - 8,695 yds. - 7,950 m , Shell Weight - 32.6 lbs. - 14.8 kg , Elevation - (-15 to +42 degrees) - (-270 to +740 mils) , Traverse - 80 degrees - 1,422 mils , Rate of Fire - 7 rpm , CCN# 127030
This special lightweight recoilless weapon was introduced in 1943 for service with German Airborne units. It was similar in principle of design to the German 75mm airborne gun L.G. 40. The LG was produced in three variations with the only difference being the materials that made up the mount. The characteristic feature, lack of recoil, was attained by allowing part of the propellant gases to escape to the rear. This removed all strain from the mount, which needed only to be strong enough hold the piece and provide elevating and traversing gears. In action, owing to the hot rear blast from the tube, a danger zone approximately 22 yards wide and 55 yards to the rear of the gun had to be clear of personnel. Because of the dangerous "crack" from the tube, the crew had to wear ear plugs. The mount was made of fairly heavy tubing and was designed for rapid dismantling and reassembly. By breaking down into five loads, both air and pack transport were possible. This gun fired high explosive, hollow charge, smoke and incendiary projectiles.
Caliber - 4.14 in. - 105 mm
Weight - 1,191 lbs. - 540 kg
Range - 8,695 yds. - 7,950 m
Shell Weight - 32.6 lbs. - 14.8 kg
Elevation - (-15 to +42 degrees) - (-270 to +740 mils)
Traverse - 80 degrees - 1,422 mils
Rate of Fire - 7 rpm
CCN# 127030
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U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 260.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 34° 39.979′ N, 98° 23.102′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. Marker is at the intersection of Corral Road and Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road. The marker is located in the eastern section of Artillery Park at the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. German LG 42/1 105mm Airborne Recoilless Gun and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
