OVERVIEW
The Soltam K5 became the standard 120mm mortar of the Israeli Army as well as several other operators worldwide.
The Soltam K5 became the standard 120mm mortar of the Israeli Army as well as several other operators worldwide.
YEAR: 1955
MANUFACTURER(S): Soltam Systems - Israel
OPERATORS: Honduras; Iran; Israel; Singapore; South Africa; Turkey; United States
SPECIFICATIONS
Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible. * Calibers listed may be model/chambering dependent.
Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible. * Calibers listed may be model/chambering dependent.
ACTION: Smoothbore; Muzzle-Loading
CALIBER(S)*: 120mm
WEIGHT (UNLOADED): 595.25 pounds (270.00 kilograms)
SIGHTS: Integrated Optics.
RATE-OF-FIRE: 16 rounds-per-minute
RANGE (EFFECTIVE): 31,160 feet (9,498 meters; 10,387 yards)
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• K5 - Base Series Designation
• K5A7 - Longer-range version
• M65 - Alternative Designation
• M3 Mk.D
• M1064
• M1129
Series Model Variants
• K5 - Base Series Designation
• K5A7 - Longer-range version
• M65 - Alternative Designation
• M3 Mk.D
• M1064
• M1129
