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.
The first M-48B-1 models may have been Czech M28 mountain guns (bought by Yugoslavia in 1930s) relined from original 75mm calibre to Soviet 76mm (as used on their 76mm regimental and divisional guns), with muzzle-brake added to cope with increased recoil (also Skoda type, borrowed from M.36 AA model).
There have been at least five variants of the M48:
The M-48 (B-1) has pneumatic tyres and a maximum towing speed of 60 km/h. It can also be towed by animals in tandem or disassembled into eight pack loads.
The M-48 (B-1A1-I) has the pneumatic tyres and wheels as fitted to the M48 (B-1), plus some of the features of the suspension of the M48 (B-1A2).
The M-48 (B-1A2) can also be used as a field piece but cannot be towed by animals or disassembled for pack transport.
The M-48 (B-1A2) has light alloy wheels with solid rubber tyres and modified suspension, its maximum towing speed is 30 km/h.
The final production model of the 76 mm mountain gun M48 was called the B-2 about which little is known.
The Tun de munte calibru 76 mm model 1982 was a Romanian built version which equipped mountain, paratroop and naval infantry.
Ammunition
Ammunition is of the semi-fixed type with four charges. It is based on that used for the Soviet ZiS-3 (and older) divisional guns (which fired fixed ammunition), but with reduced propelling charge:
HE M55 projectile weighing 6.2 kg with a muzzle velocity between 222 and 398 m/s;[2]
High-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) projectile weighing 5.1 kg which will penetrate 100 mm of conventional steel armour at a range of 450 m; and
Smoke shell WP M60 weighing 6,2 kg.
HE M70 projectile weighing 6.2 kg with a muzzle velocity up to 398 m/s;[3]
A close-up of an M48 76mm mountain gun belonging to the 28th BIH (Bosnia-Herzegovina) Division, 281st Brigade, 1st Tank Battalion, stationed in Visca, Bosnia.
Romanian M82 76mm mountain howitzer, mady by Arsenal Reșița. Based on the "Tito Gun".
Notes
^ abcdeFoss, Christopher (1977). Jane's pocket book of towed artillery. New York: Collier. p. 39. ISBN0020806000. OCLC 911907988.
^. marstar.ca. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
^. marstar.ca. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
^. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
^Krott, Rob (October 2003). "Macedonia's Weaponry: A New Nation Re-Arms and Fights". Small Arms Review. Vol. 7, no. 1.
References
Chamberlain, Peter & Gander, Terry. Infantry, Mountain and Airborne Guns. New York: Arco, 1975
Jane's All the Worlds Artillery
External links
Article at Jane's
January 07, 2023
mountain, mountain, tito, developed, after, second, world, meet, requirements, yugoslav, people, army, mountain, units, also, used, field, mountain, croatian, photographed, 2011typemountain, gunplace, originyugoslaviaservice, historyused, bysee, userswarscold,. 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 76 mm mountain gun M 48A Croatian M48 photographed in 2011TypeMountain gunPlace of originYugoslaviaService historyUsed bySee UsersWarsCold WarProduction historyManufacturerCrvena ZastavaProduced1948 UnknownNo builtUnknownSpecificationsMass680 kg 1 500 lb Barrel length1 25 m 4 ft 1 in L 16 4Width1 46 m 4 ft 9 in 1 Height1 22 m 4 ft 0 in 1 Crew7 1 Shell76 2 x 385 mm RSemi fixed QF 1 Caliber76 2 mm 3 in BreechInterrupted screwCarriageFolding split trailElevation 15 45 manual handwheel Traverse25 Rate of fire25 rpm cyclic10 rpm practical 1 Muzzle velocity398 m s 1 310 ft s Maximum firing range8 75 km 5 4 mi Contents 1 Description 2 Ammunition 3 Users 4 Photo Gallery 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksDescription EditThe first M 48B 1 models may have been Czech M28 mountain guns bought by Yugoslavia in 1930s relined from original 75mm calibre to Soviet 76mm as used on their 76mm regimental and divisional guns with muzzle brake added to cope with increased recoil also Skoda type borrowed from M 36 AA model There have been at least five variants of the M48 The M 48 B 1 has pneumatic tyres and a maximum towing speed of 60 km h It can also be towed by animals in tandem or disassembled into eight pack loads The M 48 B 1A1 I has the pneumatic tyres and wheels as fitted to the M48 B 1 plus some of the features of the suspension of the M48 B 1A2 The M 48 B 1A2 can also be used as a field piece but cannot be towed by animals or disassembled for pack transport The M 48 B 1A2 has light alloy wheels with solid rubber tyres and modified suspension its maximum towing speed is 30 km h The final production model of the 76 mm mountain gun M48 was called the B 2 about which little is known The Tun de munte calibru 76 mm model 1982 was a Romanian built version which equipped mountain paratroop and naval infantry Ammunition EditAmmunition is of the semi fixed type with four charges It is based on that used for the Soviet ZiS 3 and older divisional guns which fired fixed ammunition but with reduced propelling charge HE M55 projectile weighing 6 2 kg with a muzzle velocity between 222 and 398 m s 2 High explosive anti tank HEAT projectile weighing 5 1 kg which will penetrate 100 mm of conventional steel armour at a range of 450 m and Smoke shell WP M60 weighing 6 2 kg HE M70 projectile weighing 6 2 kg with a muzzle velocity up to 398 m s 3 Users EditThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed March 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message Bosnia and Herzegovina 10 Myanmar 212 4 Indonesia 95 in service India 215 Macedonia 40 5 Romania n a Slovenia 30 in reserve Serbia 97 Syria n a Sri Lanka 14Photo Gallery Edit A close up of an M48 76mm mountain gun belonging to the 28th BIH Bosnia Herzegovina Division 281st Brigade 1st Tank Battalion stationed in Visca Bosnia Romanian M82 76mm mountain howitzer mady by Arsenal Reșița Based on the Tito Gun Notes Edit a b c d e Foss Christopher 1977 Jane s pocket book of towed artillery New York Collier p 39 ISBN 0020806000 OCLC 911907988 Marstar Canada 76 mm Round with HE Shell M55 marstar ca Archived from the original on 20 March 2015 Retrieved 12 January 2022 Marstar Canada 76 mm Round with HE Shell M70 marstar ca Archived from the original on 20 March 2015 Retrieved 12 January 2022 Myanmar Archived from the original on 29 November 2014 Retrieved 29 November 2014 Krott Rob October 2003 Macedonia s Weaponry A New Nation Re Arms and Fights Small Arms Review Vol 7 no 1 References EditChamberlain Peter amp Gander Terry Infantry Mountain and Airborne Guns New York Arco 1975 Jane s All the Worlds ArtilleryExternal links EditArticle at Jane s Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 76 mm mountain gun M48 amp oldid 1125625029, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
