76 mm mountain gun M48
| M48 B-1 | |
|---|---|
A Croatian M48 photographed in 2011 | |
| Type | Mountain gun |
| Place of origin | Yugoslavia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1950−1992 (Yugoslavia) |
| Used by | See users |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1947 |
| Manufacturer | Crvena Zastava |
| Variants | See variants |
| Specifications (M48 B-1) | |
| Mass |
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| Length | 2.42 m (7 ft 11 in) |
| Barrel length | 1.178 m (3 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Width | 2.65 m (8 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 1.22 m (4 ft 0 in) |
| Crew | 6 |
| Shell | HE, HEAT, smoke |
| Caliber | 76.2 mm (3.00 in) |
| Carriage | Split trail |
| Elevation | -15° to +45° |
| Traverse | 50° |
| Rate of fire |
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| Muzzle velocity | 222–398 m/s (730–1,310 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 8,750 m (9,570 yd) |
| References | |
The 76 mm mountain gun M-48 (AKA the Tito Gun), was developed after the Second World War to meet the requirements of Yugoslav People's Army mountain units, it can also be used as a field gun.