155 MM Self-Propelled Gun

Description

Raad2 155mm (self – propelled gun- howitzer) is an armoured tracked vehicle designed and manufactured by D.I.O. The engine is located in front of the vehicle. There are 5 crews including commander, gunner, driver and two ammunition loaders. The hull and the turret are made of all welded special alloy steel and provide enough space for the crew to operate freely. Raad -2 is equipped with automatic laying system, direct fire telescope, night vision device, NBC protection system, automatic and manual fire extinguishing equipment, radio and digital power to weight ratio TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF RAAD 2 SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER CAL.155 MMNo. of crew5 crewsTrench negotiability2400 mmCombat weight36 tonFordability1200 mmLength (gun in forward direction)9055 mmTime for entering and leaving a siteLess than 1 minWidth3380 mmOperating temperatures (ambient tempt.)-40 to +55 Celsius degreeHeight to turret roof2600 mmMax. cruising range450 kmHeight to top of MG3467mmGunM185Turret height840 mmCaliber155 mmGround clearance450 mmLength of barrel39 times caliberHeight of firing line to zero degree2240 mmMax. range using BB round24000 mAverage pressure0.67 kg/cm²Max. range using charge 8 and ERFB-HE(M107) round18100 mEngineV 84-MCMax. rate of fire4 rds. /minMax. engine power780 hpMin. rate of fire2 rds. /minPower to weight ratio19.4 hp./tonBarrel service lifeUsing charge 8 (5000 rounds)Gearboxhydraulic planetary gears, 7 forward gears, 1 reverse gearSecondary armamentMG 12.7 mmSuspensionTorsion bar with hydraulic shock absorberElevation angle-3 to75 deg.TrackLive with rubber shoeAzimuth angle360 deg.Max. armor thickness20 mmNo. of ball/round30 pcsMax. speed60 km/hNo. of charge/propellant30 bagsMax. speed (crosscountry road)45 km/hDirect fire sightAvailableNegotiable gradient23 deg.Driver night observation systemAvailableSide slope16 deg.NBC systemAvailableObstacle negotiability800 mm–