Big Gun

[Chukpike]

Anyone identify this?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chukpike/2308783959/

 

[Jack]

Looks to me like a replica of an old Russian? tank course it could easily just be some made up tank :tank:

 

[senojekips]

Looks to me like a replica of an old Russian? tank course it could easily just be some made up tank :tank:

Jack, I think that the lettering USMC on the side would safely preclude that.

 

[84RFK]

Ah, self propelled artillery of some kind.

The "blade" in the rear end is a giveaway, those making replica's doesn't bother to attach those.

 

[Team Infidel]

This is a US M55 203mm. Vietnam era SP Artillery system.

 

[SHERMAN]

positve idea as OSWS(old shitty weapon system)...yeah looks like an M109 with deformeties...

 

[A Can of Man]

Must have shot one hell of a round.

 

[Chukpike]

This is actually a M53 155 Millimeter Self-Propelled Field Artillery Gun.

Built 1952-1956. The Marines retained a number of M53's and gave them up in the early 70's. This vehicle carried twenty 155mm rounds.

Stats. Max range 16,355 yards. Weight 96,000 pounds; Power Continental V12 gas, 704hp engine; Range 160 miles; Manufacture Pacific Car and Foundry.