M-71 Israeli 155mm Towed Howitzer
M-71
Towed Gun
Other
Basic Information
Name
M-71 Israeli 155mm Towed Howitzer
Designation
M-71
Alternate Designation
M-71
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1975
Description
The M-71 Israeli 155mm Towed Howitzer is an improved model of the M-68. It differs from the M-68 in having a longer 39-caliber barrel with associated improved range. The M-71 also has a compressed air rammer that increases loading speed, especially at elevation. The M-71 was produced in larger numbers than the M-68.
Ground Specifications
Crew
8
Variants
M-68
The M-68 is the baseline production model and was the first towed howitzer to be produced in Israel. The M-68 combines the Tampella designed split trail chassis with the indigenous 155mm 33-caliber ordnance. The M-68 can be identified by the limited space between the muzzle brake and fume extractor.
System
Alternative Designation
M-71
Type
Towed Howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Carriage
Soltam Systems
Crew
8 ea
Carriage
4 wheel split trail carriage
Towing Vehicle
6x6 truck
Maximum Towed Speed
100 km/h on roads
Muzzle Break
Single baffle
Elevation
-5 to +52°
Traverse
90°
Rate of Fire
5 rpm (max)
2 rpm (sustained)
Maximum Range, Standard Ammunition
23.5 km
Maximum Range, Base Bleed Ammunition
30.0 km
Dimensions
Length, Traveling
7.5 m
Barrel Length
6.045 m
Width, Traveling
2.58 m
Height, Traveling
2.12 m
Weight, Traveling
9.2 t
Ground Clearance
0.38 m
Protection
Shield
No
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
2.12 m
Weight
9200 kg
Operators (10)
Israel
South Africa
Botswana
Cameroon
Chile
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Slovenia
Thailand
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