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modern howitzer ![click to hear : modern howitzer click to hear : modern howitzer](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Direct-fire piece of artillery that launches a round of oval projectiles (shells); its size is between that of a cannon and a mortar.
float ![click to hear : float click to hear : float](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal plate that supports the trail during firing and prevents the spades from sinking too deeply into the ground.
spade ![click to hear : spade click to hear : spade](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Cone-shaped double plate that is used to anchor the weapon to the ground in firing position.
lifting handle ![click to hear : lifting handle click to hear : lifting handle](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Handle used to lift the trail to move the howitzer.
trail ![click to hear : trail click to hear : trail](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Support for the carriage; it is used to point the howitzer toward the target.
towing eye ![click to hear : towing eye click to hear : towing eye](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Ring used to attach the howitzer to a towing vehicle.
drawbar ![click to hear : drawbar click to hear : drawbar](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal rod that supports the towing eye; it is used to tow the howitzer and move the spades.
drawbar lock ![click to hear : drawbar lock click to hear : drawbar lock](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Device that makes it possible to pivot and lock the drawbar.
barrel ![click to hear : barrel click to hear : barrel](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Tubular part that guides the trajectory of the projectile.
locking ring ![click to hear : locking ring click to hear : locking ring](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Piece that locks the barrel assembly and the recoil system.
carriage ![click to hear : carriage click to hear : carriage](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Mounting for the barrel that sits on top of the trail; its function is to aim and move the barrel.
elevating hand-wheel ![click to hear : elevating hand-wheel click to hear : elevating hand-wheel](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Wheel that controls the movement of the elevating arc.
equilibrator ![click to hear : equilibrator click to hear : equilibrator](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Hydraulic or spring-loaded system used to apply force to the cradle so that the barrel assembly and the recoil system are balanced on the carriage.
firing lanyard ![click to hear : firing lanyard click to hear : firing lanyard](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Device that makes it possible to fire a projectile.
cradle ![click to hear : cradle click to hear : cradle](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Piece on which the barrel rests.
firing shaft ![click to hear : firing shaft click to hear : firing shaft](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal rod that transfers the thrust of the firing lanyard to the trigger when the howitzer is fired.
sliding breech ![click to hear : sliding breech click to hear : sliding breech](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal casing that houses the breechblock.
breechblock ![click to hear : breechblock click to hear : breechblock](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Sliding part at the back of the howitzer that contains the firing mechanism.
breechblock operating lever assembly ![click to hear : breechblock operating lever assembly click to hear : breechblock operating lever assembly](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Lever that opens and closes the breechblock to load and unload the howitzer.
recuperator cylinder front head ![click to hear : recuperator cylinder front head click to hear : recuperator cylinder front head](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Part that is removed to check and replace the recuperator cylinder’s hydraulic fluid.
recoil sleigh ![click to hear : recoil sleigh click to hear : recoil sleigh](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Double ring on the end of the cradle that allows the barrel to recoil when the charge explodes.
recuperator cylinder ![click to hear : recuperator cylinder click to hear : recuperator cylinder](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Hydraulic cylinder used to bring the barrel back into firing position.
elevating arc ![click to hear : elevating arc click to hear : elevating arc](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Device with an arc-shaped cogwheel that is used to adjust the height of the shot.