M-56А1 105 mm howitzer on display at "Partner 2011" military fair[where?]
The M56 Howitzer is a Yugoslav-made 105mm artillery gun that is based on the American M101 (m2A1).
History[]
The origin design was heavily copied from the M101, with some technical improvements to increase its capacity. It was originally manufactured in Yugoslavia in a 28 caliber version that had the capability to reach up to 13 km. Through the years, it was modernized to have a 33 caliber with a stronger breechblock and new recoil systems that allow it to fire modern rounds up to 18+ km, as it was able to handle higher pressure in the chamber and had a longer barrel. It was initially marketed by Yugoimport, but is now manufactured and sold by BNT TMiH in Bosnia.[1]
According to the United Nations, some 1,500 units of the M56, in its various models, have been produced and over 200 were exported between 1998 and 2004.[2]
Technical data[]
- M-56 caliber 33
- Weight: Between 2,190 kg to 2,330 kg depending on options
- Min. reach: 2,000m
- Max. reach: up to 18 km
- Muzzle brake: Double
- Min. elevation: -180 mils
- Max. elevation: 1200 mils
- Horizontal limits: 462 thousandths
- Frequency of fire: 6 round/min
Users[]
Outside of the former territory of Yugoslavia, the M56 is known to be in service with:
- Bangladesh
- Cyprus
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Nigeria, likely the largest export user (200)
- Indonesia
- Myanmar
- Mexico
- Pakistan, which has one of the most in use (113).[3]
- Perú
References[]
- ↑ BNT TMiH website
- ↑ [1][not in citation given]
- ↑ John Pike. "Pakistan Army Equipment". Globalsecurity.org. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/pakistan/army-equipment.htm. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
External links[]
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- America Militar: Photos of the M56 in use
- Máquina de Combate: Yugo Import moderniza el howitzer M56(Spanish)
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