Soltam K6 mortar | |
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Type | Mortar |
Place of origin | Israel |
Service history | |
Used by | See below |
Specifications | |
Mass | 144.7 kg (319 lb) |
Crew | 5 |
Caliber | 120 millimetres (4.7 in) |
Rate of fire | 16 RPM max, 4 RPM sustained |
Effective firing range | 7,240 metres (7,920 yd) |
Feed system | manual |
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.