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The first battery that was equipped with the sFH13 got their guns in August 1914. Until May 1915, 252 sFH 13 were delivered by Krupp. After a while a number of internal changes were made, and at the same time the gun was also given alonger barrel, a L/17. This new variant was both produced anew in the Factories of Krupp, while others were the result of refitting and modernization of old model 02:s - which were given this new barrel. After the modifications, it turned out to be a real work horse. If only maintained properly, it was not unusual for sFH13:s to fire over 20.000 shells, and even up to 25.000, and still remain fully serviceable. The gun was capable of firing four 40.5 kilo heavy grenades a minute, with a maximum range of some 8.500 meters. While the weight of the grenade was quite adequate, the range was considered a bit too short. At the end of the war Krupp and Rheinmetall had delivered 3.409 sFH13. It was a very important gun, as it combined mobility and firepower in a very balanced way. The German High Command also stated in November 1917 that "in this war, the sFH13 has become the principal gun of battle" (Hauptkampgeschütz). The sFH13 was kept in service in the 20-ies, and was used - briefly - at the start of WW2. My model is based on FSF:s
white metal kit, with much detail added. Click on the thumbnails to see more views of this
model:
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One of the most important pieces in the arsenal of the German
Artillery, was the 150mm Heavy Howitzers. At the start of the war, most of them was of the type called sFH 02 (i.e. Schweres FeldHaubitze model 1902). This piece was upgraded in several
stages. In 1913, a new model was introduced, the sFH 13, that had a modified carriage and lavette and a longer barrel (L/14). This new gun fired some 1000 meters longer than the old model 02.
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