Soltam K6

Soltam K6 mortar
TypeMortar
Place of originIsrael
Service history
Used bySee below
Specifications
Mass144.7 kg (319 lb)
Crew5

Caliber120 millimetres (4.7 in)
Rate of fire16 RPM max, 4 RPM sustained
Effective firing range7,240 metres (7,920 yd)
Feed systemmanual

The Soltam K6 is a 120 mm (4.75 inch) mortar that was developed by Soltam Systems of Israel. It is the long-range version of the Soltam K5[1] and has replaced older systems, such as the 107-millimetre (4.2 in) M30, in several armies, including the United States Army. It is much lighter than the M30, has a greater range, and can sustain a rate of fire of four rounds per minute, while the M30 could sustain only three.

  1. ^ "Soltam K5 and K6 120 mm light mortars (Israel), Mortars". Jane's. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.