130 K 90-60
| 130 K 90-60 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Field gun |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | combat: 10,150 kg |
| Barrel length | bore: 52.7 calibres |
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| Caliber | 130 mm |
| Breech | horizontal, half-automatic |
| Rate of fire | 8 rounds per minute |
The 130 K 90-60 is a Finnish towed 130 mm coastal artillery piece, manufactured in the 1980s by Vammas.
History
The development process for the 130 K 90-60 began in 1960 when the Finnish company Tampella presented their concept of a new 122 mm gun for the Finnish Army. This gun was called 122 K 60. It was a sound concept, but quite a heavy gun. It was only ordered in small numbers and it was never part of the war-time inventory.
15 guns were later modified by Vammas in the late 1980s, giving it a 130 mm calibre barrel. This was done in order to standardize the calibre for the mobile coastal artillery. The new gun was given the designation 130 K 90-60.
The gun carriage design was used for Tampella's 155 mm series, as well as for the Israeli Soltam M-68 gun.
Operators
Finland: Finnish Navy, 15 units.