BL 5.5-inch Medium Gun
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The BL 5.5-inch gun was a British artillery gun introduced during the middle of the Second World War to equip medium batteries. Wikipedia
Shell: Separate loading bagged charge and projectile
Breech: Welin breech and Asbury mechanism
Calibre: 5.5 inch (140 mm)
Carriage: Split trail
Crew: 10
In service: 1941-1980 (UK)
Length: 24 ft 7 in (7.5 m)