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| | Light Gun v. 25 Pounder |
 | | Development of the new gun began in 1966, the first user trials were held in 1971, the gun was formally accepted three years later, and by 1975 had been issued to most RA units. |
 | | To permit operation at high angle (the light gun elevates to 70° or 1244 mils), rear trunnions are fitted, a situation which calls for a gun-balancing gear, a simple spring tension type requiring virtually no maintenance. |
 | | The light gun carriage has a box-type trail, the side members being of tubular section and bow-shaped, enabling both layer and breech number to remain within the trail yet be clear of recoil. |
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