Kalyani unveils new 155mm/52 caliber Extended Range variant of Ultra Light Howitzer that can fire upto 41km

Source : Indian Defence Updates (IDU)

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Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) has developed to 155 millimeters/52 caliber Mountain Artillery Gun - Extended Range (MAG-ER) Ultra Light Howitzer (ULH) variant which is an upgraded version of the 155 millimeters/39 caliber MAG gun.

The MAG-ER variant weighs less than 8 tons, has a firing range of 41 kilometers, and a sustained rate of fire of 42 rounds in 60 minutes.

Officials have said that firing trials of the MAG-ER variant are going on with the Indian Army and the company is expecting an order from the Army soon.