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Soltam M-71
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SoltamM-71

Towed Artillery & Mortars · Israel · 1975
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SoltamM-71

Soltam M-71
Soltam M-71 Photo: Ido Stern · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
65
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
60
Accuracy
75
Portability
50
Setup Speed
65
Ammunition Versatility
80
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Israel
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraCold War
In service1975
Operators10 countries
Quantity68
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
9/35
Cold War
34/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
65
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
60
Accuracy
75
Portability
50
Setup Speed
65
Ammunition Versatility
80
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
Soltam M-71
Country
Production
1975–
Quantity
68
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
towed artillery & mortars category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the towed artillery & mortars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1975
  • Combat Weight9,200 kg
  • Crew8
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Maximum Range (standard)21 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)23.5 km
  • Maximum Range (guided)28.5 km
  • Muzzle Velocity820 m/s
  • Elevation-3° to 52°
  • Traverse±37.5° from centerline
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
  • Projectile Weight43.7 kg
  • Ammunition Types155 mm NATO HE, Tampella standard
  • HE RoundYes
◆Mobility4MOD.4
▤Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length6.045 m
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,975 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1975Production started
51
years in service
68
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SOLTAM M-71 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
A device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
A breech mechanism in artillery where a solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
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