| Singapore Light Weight Howitzer (SLWH) Pegasus | |
|---|---|
 Singapore Light Weight Howitzer (SLWH) Pegasus | |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Place of origin | Singapore |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2005 – present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) and ST Kinetics |
| Manufacturer | ST Kinetics |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.4 t (5.3 long tons; 6.0 short tons) |
| Barrel length | 6.045 m (19 ft 10 in) L/39 |
| Crew | 6–8 |
| Caliber | 155 mm NATO |
| Rate of fire | 4 rpm for 3 minutes 2 rpm for 30 minutes |
| Effective firing range | 19 km (12 mi) (with M107) |
| Maximum firing range | 30 km (19 mi) (with ERFB BB round) |
| Engine | Lombardini 9LD625-2 21 kW (28 hp) |
| Maximum speed | 12 km/h (7.5 mph) |
The Singapore Light Weight Howitzer (SLWH) Pegasus[1] is a helicopter-transportable, towed artillery piece. Developed jointly by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Defence Science and Technology Agency and ST Kinetics, it was commissioned on 28 October 2005.[2] The Pegasus has replaced the GIAT LG1 105 mm howitzer previously in service with the Singapore Artillery.
- ^ "Things You May Not Know About SLWH". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Army Unveils Locally Designed and Built Light Weight Howitzer" (PDF).