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Field gun Gun-howitzer
155 K 83 is a field gun Gun-howitzer originating in Finland. It was built by Tampella (1982-1990); Vammas (1991-1997). Reported operators include Finland.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 7.6 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Field gun Gun-howitzer
Finland
1983
Finland
Heikki Collanus
1981-1983
Tampella (1982-1990); Vammas (1991-1997)
1983-1997
113
155 K 83 155 K 83–97
9,500kg
7.6 m (24 ft 11 in)
6 m (19 ft 8 in) L39
2.6m (towed)
2.05m (towed)
1+6
155 mm (6.1 in)
-5° to 70°
90°
8 rpm (sustained) 3 rounds/15s (burst)
Over 800 m/s (2,600 ft/s)
23 km (14 mi) (normal shells)
30 km (19 mi) ( base bleed )
Finland
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
155 K 83 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Number column of the Wikipedia list table under "Towed field guns and howitzers". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.