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M-46 130mm Towed (Modernized)

EthiopiaMotovilikha PlantsObús Autopropulsado
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Soviet 130mm towed howitzer still operational after modernization. 27 km range.

المشغّلون (5)
المصنّع
معلومات الإنتاج
MODERNIZATIONImproved sights and fire control
YEAR INTRODUCED1954
PRODUCTION STATUSLegacy
M-46 130mm Towed (Modernized)
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M-46 130mm Towed (Modernized) - Motovilikha Plants
المزايا
  • Exceptional range for a towed gun (27.5 km)
  • Powerful 130mm shell with good lethality
  • Simple, robust construction requiring minimal maintenance
  • Modernized variants include improved sights and fire control
العيوب
  • Non-standard 130mm caliber limits ammunition interoperability
  • Very heavy towed piece requiring dedicated prime mover
  • No self-propelled mobility — vulnerable to counter-battery fire
  • Crew of 8 is manpower-intensive
  • Design dates to 1954; lacks any modern automated features
المواصفات التقنية
CREW8
WEIGHT7.7 Tonnes
CALIBER130mm M-46 Rifled Gun
TRACTIONRequires Prime Mover
MAX RANGE27.5 Km
RATE OF FIRE5–6 Rounds/Min
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