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FH 77 B05 L52
155 mm advanced howitzer with MRSI capability.
The latest in advanced ballistic calculation and laying servos gives the howitzer a high level of autonomy as well as many other benefits, including MRSI capability.
Integrated navigation, positioning and aligning system and onboard ballistic calculation.
- Automatic servo controlled laying.
- Intra-howitzer radio communication.
- Intra-battery communication > 5 km.
- Handles modular charges and bag charges.
- Spares and logistics similar to FH77B.
- Direct firing capability out to 2 km.
- MRSI capability, up to 5 hits in a target momentarily.
The new gun computer has a man-machine inter-face similar with the standard commercial PCs, which facilitates the training and operation of the computer.
Many procedures are automatic, like indirect laying, execution of MRSI firings etc. The automation will improve speed, accuracy and safety when firing. The operator also will have access to manuals stored in the computer.
- Barrel 155 mm L/52.
- Range with HEER/M982 40/60 km.
- Speed towed 70 km/h.
- Speed with APU 7 km/h.
- Time/out of action 90 s.
- Rate of fire 3 rds/13 s.
- Sustained fire 1.25 rds/min for 60 min.
- Length 13.71 m.
- Width 2.74 m.
- Height 2.89 m.
- Weight 13.1 tonnes.
- Ground clearance 420 mm.
- Fording, engine running 600 mm.
- Elevation -3o to 70o Traverse -/+ 30o.
