130 K 54 (russian M-46)

These cannons equip the navys motorized coastal artillery. They are organized in a field artillery regiment with two battallions, each having 18 cannons. They have been modernized with a laser rangefinder, and modern anti-ship ammunition has been bought, the ammunition also increases the range with 20-30%. Except the anti-shop role they give fire support to the naval infantry brigade.


- Picture © Stefan Allén

Calibre: 130 mm
Barrel length: 52 cal (approximately)
Maximum range: about 25.5 km (standard ammunition)
Shrapnel shell weight: 33.5 kg
Muzzle velocity with maximum charge: over 930 m/s
Firing rate: 8 shots per minute, 6 sustained.
Maximum angle of elevation 45°
Gun weight: about 8.4 t
Towing vehicle: heavy all-terrain vehicle
Towing speed on road: 50 km/h
Gun crew: 8
Country of origon: Soviet Union