The 105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M was a Hungarian howitzer used in World War II. It was designed and produced by MÁVAG for the Royal Hungarian Army. It was a conservative design with horse traction, box trail and a muzzle brake. It is estimated that only 72 were produced between 1940 and 1945 with the majority being used to arm the 43M Zrínyi assault gun.[1]
| 105 mm MÁVAG 40/43M | |
|---|---|
| Type | Howitzer |
| Place of origin | Hungary |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1940–1945 |
| Used by | Royal Hungarian Army |
| Wars | World War II[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | MÁVAG |
| Manufacturer | MÁVAG |
| Produced | 1940-1945 |
| No. built | 72? |
| Variants | 43M Zrínyi assault gun[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,600 kg (3,500 lb) |
| Barrel length | 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in) L/20.5[1] |
| Shell weight | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Caliber | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Carriage | box trail |
| Muzzle velocity | 448 m/s (1,470 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 10.4 km (6.5 mi)[1] |