QF 2.95-inch mountain gun
| QF 2.95-inch mountain gun | |
|---|---|
British QF 2.95-inch mountain gun, Cameroons and Togoland campaign, WWI | |
| Type | Mountain gun |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1897 – World War II |
| Used by | British Empire United States • Philippines |
| Wars | World War I, World War II |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Vickers |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 236 lb (107 kg) gun 830 lb (380 kg) total |
| Barrel length | 31.6 in (800 mm) bore; 35.85 in (0.911 m) total |
| Width | 32 in (810 mm) |
| Height | 26 in (660 mm), barrel axis 36 inches, wheel |
| Shell | Fixed QF round. 12.5 lb Common shell; 18 lb Double common shell; 12.5 lb Shrapnel |
| Calibre | 75 mm (2.95 in) |
| Recoil | 14 in (360 mm); short recoil hydro-spring |
| Carriage | Wheeled, box trail, assembly |
| Elevation | -10° - 27° |
| Traverse | 0° |
| Rate of fire | 14 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 920 ft/s (280 m/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 4,825 yd (4,412 m) |
The QF 2.95-inch mountain gun was the designation given by the British to a Vickers 75 mm calibre gun. It was originally produced for the Egyptian Army. It was taken into British service in the late 19th century to provide the 'movable armament' at some coaling stations. Also known as "The Millimetre Gun", it was used by the West African Frontier Force in several theatres in Africa during World War I. It was also used by the United States and the Commonwealth of the Philippines.