Ukrainian Armed Forces publish rare video of OTO Melara Mod 56 howitzers received from Spain

Last year, the Ukrainian Armed Forces received the OTO Melara Mod 56 artillery launchers. A few months later, servicemen showed rare footage of the 105mm gun being used.

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The Ukrainian Defence Forces received at least six towed howitzers. The export of the guns was officially confirmed by Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles in late autumn last year.

The OTO Melara Mod 56 is a 105mm cannon developed by the Italian company OTO Melara. It weighs 1,290 kg and is equipped with a 14 gauge barrel. The artillery unit has a crew of seven. The howitzer is capable of firing 10 rounds per minute and can hit targets at ranges of up to 10.6 km.

The OTO Melara Mod 56 is available in two other modifications: GebHaub 105 and Model 56. The first one was developed in Germany and got a German barrel. The second version was created by Norinco for the Chinese armed forces.