Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Chinese Type 83 152mm Field Gun

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. Chinese Type 83 152mm Field Gun Marker

Inscription. The Type 83 gun was developed as a longer-range version of the Chinese Type 66 152mm Field Howitzer, which in turn had been developed almost identically to the Soviet D-20 152mm Field Howitzer. The Type 83 here could accept a larger powder charge and project a 106 lb. round almost 19 miles, as compared to the Type 66s maximum range of 11 miles. The flatter projectile trajectory also suited this gun for direct fire use and it carried a direct fire sight in addition to its indirect fire aiming equipment. The barrel features a single baffle muzzle brake and a right-hand uniform-twist internal rifling. Each split trail leg has a hydraulically-operated wheel to assist setting or rotating the piece. When emplaced, the main wheels are also elevated above the ground and the carriage rests on a firing platform. When traveling, the barrel was rotated 180° and clamped over the closed trail legs. The trails were then raised and fastened onto a two-wheeled limber for towing. These guns were produced in moderate numbers by China North Industries Corporation of Beijing. This gun was captured in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

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- 5.98 in. - 152 mm
Weight - 21,385 lbs. - 9,700 kg
Range (Standard) - 33,213 yds. - 30,370 m
(Base-Bleed) - 41,556 yds. - 38,000 m
Shell Weight - 105.8 lbs. - 48 kg
Muzzle Velocity - 3,132 ft/sec. - 955 m/sec.
Elevation (-2.5 to 45 degrees) - (-44 to 800 mils)
Traverse - 50 degrees - 889 mils
Rate of Fire - 3-4 rpm - Crew 10-12
CCN# 127000

Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 640.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.

Location. 34° 40.028′ N, 98° 23.248′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. It 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 central 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Kiowa Tribe,

in the Comanche Nation,

and in Southwest Oklahoma.

It is also in the American South,

specifically

The Chinese Type 83 152mm Field Gun and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The Chinese Type 83 152mm Field Gun and Marker

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S. M198 155mm Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Soviet M1974 (2S1) 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Chinese Type 63 130mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (a few steps from this marker); South African G-5 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Austrian GHN-45 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Soviet D-30 122mm Field Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. M109A3 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Soviet M1954 (M-46) 130mm Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Sill.

More about this marker. Marker and Museum are located on Fort Sill, an active U.S.

The side view of the Chinese Type 83 152mm Field Gun and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The side view of the Chinese Type 83 152mm Field Gun and Marker

military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access for Fort Sill.

Also see . . . U.S. Army Artillery Museum. (Submitted on February 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.