NordahlLunden L105/45GH Ballista – Towed Gun Howitzer
Newquay Armed Forces Collection
NordahlLunden SE Collection
REQUIRES INFINITE AMMO TO BE OFF FOR PROPER FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
The L105/45GH "Ballista" Towed Gun-Howitzer is mobile field gun designed for use by both the Newquay Army and Marines to provide both Direct and Indirect Fire Support to troops on the ground. At 105mm the gun provides effective firepower without compromising its mobility, for which it can be transported both by all Tow-Bar equipped Newquay vehicles, or airlifted by most Newquay Helicopters, or carried internally by all Newquay Heavy Cargo Aircraft. Additionally the calibre chosen and the integration of a computerised ranging and direction system allows this gun to be operated by as few as one person, although for optimal sustained fire rate a crew of 3 is recommended (Gunner, Loader, Ammo Bearer). Two AT-2 Ammunition Trailers also come with the L105/45GH, providing 66 rounds each of High Explosive and Fragmentation rounds for the gun crew.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
– Turn on MAIN POWER BREAKER at the back of the forks.
– Flick the BRAKE and DEPLOY switches.
– Flick the UNLOCK GUN ELEVATION AND TRAVERSE switch.
– Input target GPS X and Y coordinates, target altitude is optional but recommended for best results.
– Aling the gun until GUN HEADING value matches REQUIRED HEADING value. Use the TRAVERSE LEFT and RIGHT buttons on the control panel and manually move the gun if neccecary.
– Place a round into to loading and flick the MASTER ARM switch.
FEATURES
– Maximum range of about 5 km in indirect fire mode and 4km in direct fire.
– Ballistic computer with base roll and pitch adjustment.
– Loading assist and automatic ejection.
– Ballistic computer.
– Powered traverse.
CREDITS
– Help with the FCS by pols
– Base for the FCS by FN-20
