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MARINO
01-09-2005, 12:39 PM
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HOWITZER 155/52 APU SBT
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Description
The 155/52 APU SBT is a howitzer developed with Spanish technology, for fire support and protection missions with high performance, low maintenance cost and a reduced crew. GDSBS developed the 155/52 APU SBT Howitzer in the framework of the Joint Ballistic Agreements. Its design follows the most modern concepts in large caliber artillery worldwide.



Advantages
The 155/52 APU SBT howitzer is at the cutting edge of large caliber artillery. Its features guarantee its effectiveness and operability as a result of: high mobility cross-country, inertial navigation, ballistic computing, high rate of fire, range over 40 km with base bleed ammunition, simple operation, easy to maintain. It can be used as coastal or field artillery and it can be easily integrated into different Command & Control Systems.



Characteristics
The 155/52 APU SBT Howitzer, with 155 mm caliber and bi-mast mount, with firing angles: - 40º and +30º in azimuth and -5º and +68º in elevation Length in autonomous/firing modes: 10,664 mm/13,995 mm Height in autonomous mode: 2,230 mm Width: 2,820 mm Weight: 13,500 kg



Auxiliary Power Unit
The 155/52 APU SBT howitzer is equipped with a diesel engine supplying hydraulic power to the drive wheels, assuring a high cross-country mobility. Features: Diesel engine. Maximum power: 106 HP. Transmission: Hydraulic. Maximum speed: 18 Km/h. Maximum slope: 30 %.



Subsystems
Inertial Navigation. Ballistic Computing. On-Board Computer. Automatic Laying and Firing Systems. Command & Control Interface. Hydraulic Ramming System. Automatic Primer Magazine. Breech Automatic System.



Weapon System
Caliber 155 mm. Barrel length: 8120 mm. Chamber: 23 liters. 3 stage muzzle brake. Single block autoffretaged barrel. Screw breech. Plastic pad obturator. Automatic opening breech Operation. Oleo-pneumatic counter-recoil mechanism. Brake: Recoil and counter-recoil hydraulic rod with absorber.

grabie_bis
01-09-2005, 01:06 PM
nice piece of weapon !

woot

MARINO
01-09-2005, 01:21 PM
nice piece of weapon !

woot

Yep, during an exercice with US marines. They were amazed cuz we had it and not them.

tenda
01-09-2005, 01:44 PM
...este es un armas de p..a madre...!! woot

Iron
01-09-2005, 04:28 PM
nice pics