L119 New Zealand 105mm Towed Gun
L119
Towed Gun
Other
Basic Information
Name
L119 New Zealand 105mm Towed Gun
Designation
L119
Alternate Designation
L119
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
BAE Systems
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
The L119 Light Gun was designed to provide a lightweight field gun that could be towed by vehicle or airlifted by transport aircraft (fixed-wing and rotary types) while also being light enough to be moved into position by its crew. The L119 hails from the L118 family of guns and has been modernized in several ways, including an integrated power supply, muzzle measuring device, optics upgrade, new sights, and lightening of the carriage. The primary difference between the L119 and its L118 parent gun is a modification to fire US 105 mm M1 NATO projectiles.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Variants
L119 (Mid-Life Upgrade)
BAE Systems developed an upgrade package for the L119, which can be incorporated into new production weapons or retrofitted to the existing inventory. Most of the improvements are aimed at making the operations and maintenance of the L119 easier.
System
Alternative Designation
L119
Type
Towed Gun
Caliber
105 mm
Manufacturer
BAE Systems (Land Systems)
Carriage
Bow
Crew
5 - 7 personnel
Traverse
5.625° (100 mils) left or right
Elevation
-5.625° (−100 mils) to +69.975° (+1,244 mils)
Maximum Firing Range
17,500 m | 19,500 m (w/RAP)
Rate of Fire (Normal)
6 rds for 3 minutes
Rate of Fire (Sustained)
3 rds for 1 minutes
Emplacement Time
3 minutes
Displacement Time
3 minutes
Dimensions
Width
1.78 m
Height
1.37 m
Ground Clearance
0.50 m
Weight, Combat
1,936 kg
Barrel Length
3.2 m
Fire Control
Computerized FCS
Yes
Direct Fire Telescope
Fitted and incorporates moving illuminated graticules, Can be adjusted for lead to allow for target movement and range. A direct fire night sight is also available. Trilux activated light sources are fitted to illuminate all scales and graticules, eliminating the use of electric batteries on the equipment.
Indirect Fire
Yes
INS/GPS
Yes - Features Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing System (LINAPS) for L119, New Zealand, 2013.
Sighting
Features the Hall & Watts Artillery sighting system. The system can be used for direct or indirect fire, and requires no electrical power. The system has slipping scales incorporated for ease of orientation and change of aiming points.
Ammunition
M1 (HE)
High Explosive
M314
Illumination
M60 / M60A2
Smoke
M913 HERA
High Explosive Rocket Assisted (HERA) Projectile (19.5 km max range)
M760 HE
Comprised of hollow steel forging and is similar to the projectile in the M1 cartridge. The projectile is loaded with approximately 4.6 lb (2.1 kg) of Type 1 TNT.
M1130A1 HE PFF BB
High Explosive Pre-Formed Fragments, Base Bleed
M915 DPICM
Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM)
Note
The M119 fires all standard NATO semi-fixed ammunition as well as special rocket-assisted projectiles
Protection
Protective Shield
None
NBC Protection
None
Details
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Category
Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
L
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
1.78 m
Height
1.37 m
Weight
1936 kg
Operators (2)
New Zealand
Thailand
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