The LG1 is a modern towed howitzer in service with the Military of Canada . It is produced by GIAT Industries of France. Canadian Forces Flag The Canadian Armed Forces (Fr. ... GIAT Industries (formerly known as Groupement des Industries de lArmée de Terre, Armys Industries Group) is a French government-owned weapon manufacturer. ...

History

Current service version with Canadian artillery is the LG1 Mark II, of which 28 were purchased for the RCHA (Royal Canadian Horse Artillery). Giat supplied the first howitzers in 1996 and fielding was complete by November 1997 and were delivered directly to units in Bosnia.

The LG1 howitzer is a 105 mm towed artillery piece that features both low weight and a high level of accuracy over long distances. Its lightweight construction gives the barrel a relatively short lifespan. The EFC count is suggested to be approximately 7500; however, during fire and practice, has yielded only around 1500 EFCs.

Currently a Canadian firm, Depro GVB Incorporated, is designing improvements for the gun ranging from muzzle brake design improvements to new spades. Larger tires were also added to replace the small Pirelli tires which were found to be inadequate for proper ground clearance. This will give the howitzer a greater lifespan, reliability and increase the safety margin for the crew. The muzzle brake of the 105 mm gun on an AMX 10 RC fighting vehicle. ...

References