(Askeri) OBÜS: 1. Top ve havanların ortak özelliklerine sahip topçu silahı. Hem yüksek hem alçak mermi yolu ile orta ilk hızlı mermi atar. 2. Normalde bir topun namlu uzunluğu 20 ila 30 kalibredir, fakat bindirme atışları esnasında yüksek açılı ateş bölgesinin elverdiği şekilde 30 kalibreyi aşanlarda obüs sayılır. Bak. "gun, mortar"
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Definition of howitzers in English English dictionary
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, either by low or high trajectories. JP 1-02
Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges. JP 1-02. See also gun; mortar
A howitzer is a large gun with a short barrel, which fires shells high up into the air so that they will drop down onto the target. a heavy gun that fires shells high into the air (houwitser, from houfnice )
A relatively shorter-barreled cannon with a chamber at the base of the bore, designed to take a smaller charge Its range is shorter than that of a gun, and the trajectory of the projectile shows more arc
A short, light, largebore cannon, usually having a chamber of smaller diameter than the rest of the bore, and intended to throw large projectiles with comparatively small charges