Rheinmetall Rh-120
The Rheinmetall Rh-120 is a 120 mm smoothbore tank gun designed and produced in former West Germany by the Rheinmetall-DeTec AG company, it was developed in response to Soviet advances in armour technology and development of new armoured threats. Wikipedia
Barrel length: 44–55 calibres
Caliber: 120 millimetres (4.72 in)
Effective firing range: 4,000 metres (4,400 yd) with DM63; 8,000 metres (8,700 yd) with LAHAT anti-tank guided missile
In service: 1979–present
Manufacturer: Rheinmetall; Watervliet Arsenal; Japan Steel Works; Hyundai Precision Industry
Muzzle velocity: L/44: 1,530 to 1,650 m/s (5,000 to 5,400 ft/s); L/55: 1,640 to 1,750 m/s (5,400 to 5,700 ft/s)
Place of origin: West Germany
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