Defense & Security Thailand 2019: MKE displays model of its just-certified Boran 105mm air transportable light towed howitzer.

Turkish company MKE is glad to announce that its Boran 105mm air-transportable light towed howitzer has just been officially certified last Friday 1 November. The scale model is showcased at Defense & Security Thailand 2019.

Boran 105mm air-transportable light towed howitzer (Picture source: Army Recognition)

This light 105mm/30caliber howitzer called Boran has been designed by MKE to pressure on brigade target, to serve in Turkish armed forces operations, commando and airborne operations. The gun can fire up to 6 rounds per minute at a maximum range of 17 km. It’s foreseen to be operated by a 5-man crew that needs less than a minute to position it. Its 1,720kg weight (including fire control system enables it to be sling-loaded by a Sikorsky S-70 helicopter.

Boran has a -30/+70° for the angle of elevation, and 8° in both sides for traverse angle. It can be operated under a -32/+44°C range of temperatures for 8 hours in a row. Boran has electronic devices like fire control computer, GPS, panoramic cannon binocular.