Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) and ST Kinetics
Manufacturer
ST Kinetics
Specifications
Mass
5.4 t (5.3 long tons; 6.0 short tons)
Barrel length
6.045 m (19 ft 10 in) L/39
Crew
6–8
Caliber
155 mm NATO
Rate of fire
4 rpm for 3 minutes 2 rpm for 30 minutes
Effective firing range
19 km (12 mi) (with M107)
Maximum firing range
30 km (19 mi) (with ERFB BB round)
Engine
Lombardini 9LD625-2 21 kW (28 hp)
Maximum speed
12 km/h (7.5 mph)
The Singapore Light Weight Howitzer (SLWH) Pegasus[1] is a helicopter-transportable, towed artillery piece. Developed jointly by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Defence Science and Technology Agency and ST Kinetics, it was commissioned on 28 October 2005.[2] The Pegasus has replaced the GIAT LG1 105 mm howitzer previously in service with the Singapore Artillery.
^"Things You May Not Know About SLWH". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
^"Army Unveils Locally Designed and Built Light Weight Howitzer" (PDF).
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