| 280 mm mortar M1939 (Br-5) | |
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| General Historical Information | |
| Place of origin: | USSR |
| Category: | Heavy Howitzer |
| Used by: |
USSR |
| Debut in FHSW: | v0.4 |
| Passengers: | 2 |
| Calibre: | 280mm |
| Elevation: | 0° to +60° |
| Traverse: | 8° |
| Rate of Fire: | 1 rp4m (0.25 rpm) |
| Maximum Range: | Max 11 km |
| Artillery battery: | Yes |
| Mobile: | Yes (Towned by ZiS-22) |
| Position 1: | Gunner or driver |
| Position 2: |
Gunner or nothing |
| Historical Picture | |
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The 280 mm mortar M1939 (Br-5) (Russian: 280-мм мортира образца 1939 года (Бр-5)) was a Soviet heavy howitzer used during World War II. This mortar was the Red Army´s heaviest field piece replacing the Schneider 1914 mortar and using its ammunition. Distinguished by the siege of Berlin, these weapons quickened up the Red Army´s assault on the German capital. Due to the heavy weight of shell (168 kg) the blast created a 10 metre deep crater. The weapon had low rate of fire due to muzzle overheating.
In FHSW the gun is available single or in battery of 2. The single gun can be transported with truck and can also move by itself. The blast is so powerful, even Tiger tanks can not survive the blast.
28.0 cm Haubitze 607(r)[]
| 28.0 cm Haubitze 607(r) | |
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| General Historical Information | |
| Place of origin: | USSR |
| Category: | Heavy Howitzer |
| Used by: |
Germany |
| Debut in FHSW: | v0.4 |
| Passengers: | 2 |
| Calibre: | 280mm |
| Elevation: | 0° to +60° |
| Traverse: | 8° |
| Rate of Fire: | 1 rp4m (0.25 rpm) |
| Maximum Range: | Max 11 km |
| Artillery battery: | Yes |
| Position 1: | Gunner or driver |
| Position 2: |
Gunner or nothing |
| Historical Picture | |
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Germany captured Br-5's during the war. They were named 28.0 cm Haubitze 607(r). Captured guns are at Alpenfestung.
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