Soltam M-68
| Soltam M-68 | |
|---|---|
Retired M-68 howitzer of the Singapore Army | |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Soltam Systems |
| Designed | 1968 |
| Manufacturer | Soltam |
| Produced | 1970 |
| Variants | Soltam M-71 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9,500 kg (20,900 lb) |
| Length | Traveling: 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) |
| Barrel length | 5.115 m (16 ft 9 in) L/33 |
| Width | Traveling: 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Height | Traveling: 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Crew | 8 |
| Shell | Separate loading charge and projectile |
| Caliber | 155 mm (6.1 in) NATO |
| Breech | Horizontal sliding |
| Recoil | Hydro-pneumatic |
| Carriage | Split trail |
| Elevation | -5°/75° |
| Traverse | ±20° from centerline |
| Rate of fire | 4-5 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 253–725 m/s (830–2,380 ft/s) depending on charge |
| Maximum firing range | 21.0 km (13.0 mi) |
The M-68 was a 155 mm L33 caliber towed gun howitzer manufactured by Soltam Systems of Israel, and used by the Israeli Defense Force.