MilitaryM-46
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The 130 mm towed field gun M-46 is a manually loaded, towed 130 mm artillery piece, manufactured in the Soviet Union in the 1950s. It was first observed by the West in 1954. For many years, the M-46 was one of the longest range artillery pieces in existence, with a range of more than 27 km (17 mi) (unassisted) and 40 km (25 mi) (assisted).
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | MOTZ |
| Introduced | 1951 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 7.7 t |
| Length | 11.73 m |
| Range | 27.15 km |
| Crew | 8 |
| Caliber | 130 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 100 | confirmed |
| Russia | 50 | confirmed |
| India | ε600 | confirmed |
| Pakistan | 410 | confirmed |
| Egypt | — | |
| Iran | — | |
| Ukraine | 15 | confirmed |
| Vietnam | 130 | confirmed |
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