76 mm mountain gun M48

M48 B-1
A Croatian M48 photographed in 2011
TypeMountain gun
Place of originYugoslavia
Service history
In service1950−1992 (Yugoslavia)
Used bySee users
Wars
Production history
Designed1947
ManufacturerCrvena Zastava
VariantsSee variants
Specifications (M48 B-1)
Mass
  • 720 kg (1,590 lb) (standard)
  • 705 kg (1,554 lb) (combat)
Length2.42 m (7 ft 11 in)
Barrel length1.178 m (3 ft 10+12 in)
Width2.65 m (8 ft 8 in)
Height1.22 m (4 ft 0 in)
Crew6

ShellHE, HEAT, smoke
Caliber76.2 mm (3.00 in)
CarriageSplit trail
Elevation-15° to +45°
Traverse50°
Rate of fire
  • 25 rpm (sustained)
  • 70 rpm (rapid fire)
Muzzle velocity222–398 m/s (730–1,310 ft/s)
Maximum firing range8,750 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.