CITER 155 mm L33 gun

Developed in late 1970s by CITEFA as obus 155 mm L33 X1415 CITEFA Modelo 77 in order to replace the World War II era M114 155 mm howitzer still in service in the Argentine Army. The ordnance is based on the gun carried by the French Mk F3 155mm self-propelled gun, also in service with the Argentine Army. Also designed by CITEFA is a slightly improved version named "Modelo 81". == Service ==

The CITEFA Cañón 155 mm L33 Modelo 77 was deployed by Argentine forces during the 1982 Falklands War, flown to East Falkland by Argentine Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft to augment long-range firepower. They were used in conventional field artillery roles, including indirect fire, counter-battery and harassing fire, contributing to Argentine defensive efforts around Port Stanley. British post war studies record that Argentine heavy artillery, including the 155 mm guns, produced sustained fire that required suppression by Royal Navy naval gunfire, RAF strikes and intensive British counter-battery work. ==Operators==

Current operators • : Argentine Army – 109 • : Croatian Army – 12-18 == See also ==