Author Topic: Self Propelled Artillery (Read 123375 times)

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #125 on:** March 07, 2024, 09:02:20 AM »

Israel’s Huge L-33 Ro’em.

This machine was basically a large box placed on top of a Sherman lower hull, surrounding a 155 mm howitzer, with a Cummins V8 diesel engine providing the power.

Source: https://tankhistoria.com/nations/israeli-tanks/l-33-roem/

raafif · « **Reply #126 on:** March 07, 2024, 12:11:19 PM »

If only one of the decent manufacturer's would make a 35th kit of this to complete my IDF collection.

Jeffry Fontaine · « **Reply #127 on:** March 07, 2024, 01:58:11 PM »

Quote from: raafif on March 07, 2024, 12:11:19 PM

If only one of the decent manufacturer's would make a 35th kit of this to complete my IDF collection.

Surprised that no one has aside from the AEF Designs kit from long ago.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #128 on:** March 08, 2024, 01:19:57 AM »

Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on March 07, 2024, 01:58:11 PM

Surprised that no one has aside from the AEF Designs kit from long ago.

I have a copy of that one.

raafif · « **Reply #129 on:** March 08, 2024, 09:58:31 AM »

Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 08, 2024, 01:19:57 AM

I have a copy of that one.

That is of the early L-33 version - no bustle at the back of the hull.

Reviews I have read of AEF kits were scathing ... but I've had no real complaints of their products. Guess the others didn't have modelling skills.

Story · « **Reply #130 on:** April 12, 2024, 10:32:14 PM »

Objekt 327: T-72 fitted with a 2A36 152mm gun. Only one prototype was constructed. The armament occupied an open top tower, and it was completely automated, while the crew was protected fully within the hull. After initial promise when started, by the early 1980s it still had nagging mechanical faults, and it was shelved for the 2S19-B Msta

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #131 on:** April 13, 2024, 01:51:55 AM »

perttime · « **Reply #132 on:** April 13, 2024, 01:07:26 PM »

The Finnish Patria is working on integrating their 155K98 gun design with wheeled vehicles. Apparently, the Sisu 8×8 is a likely candidate.

No published articles in English (yet?)
https://www.patriagroup.com/fi/media/patria-magazine/tekniikka/patrian-vahva-osaaminen-tykkien-valmistuksessa-on-tallella

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #133 on:** April 14, 2024, 01:41:04 AM »

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Marderman · « **Reply #134 on:** April 14, 2024, 08:26:22 PM »

Hello,
These are still missing. I don't know if this exists or is a photomontage. Leopard 2 AGM.

Marderman · « **Reply #135 on:** April 14, 2024, 08:31:48 PM »

Polish 120mm turret on Marder (my friend). Was shown at MSPO 2013

Marderman · « **Reply #136 on:** April 14, 2024, 08:35:15 PM »

And the italian Palmaria-turret on the longer Marder-chassis. In service in Argentinia.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #137 on:** April 17, 2024, 03:04:47 AM »

Quote from: perttime on April 13, 2024, 01:07:26 PM

The Finnish Patria is working on integrating their 155K98 gun design with wheeled vehicles. Apparently, the Sisu 8×8 is a likely candidate.

No published articles in English (yet?)
https://www.patriagroup.com/fi/media/patria-magazine/tekniikka/patrian-vahva-osaaminen-tykkien-valmistuksessa-on-tallella

More here: https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_april_2024_global_security_army_industry/patria_to_develop_finland_s_first_wheeled_155mm_self-propelled_howitzer.html

apophenia · « **Reply #138 on:** April 17, 2024, 04:17:36 AM »

Patria 155K98 on Sisu ETP brochure stuff ... and an earlier SP foray on the T-55 hull.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #139 on:** July 25, 2024, 09:19:46 PM »

Hanwha Aero has revealed that it is developing a 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the export market.

On July 19, during the conference at Changwon , a model of a 155 mm wheeled howitzer on an 8x8 vehicle and a modified K9A2 turret were presented.

Source: https://www.bizhankook.com/bk/article/27971

Story · « **Reply #140 on:** October 29, 2024, 06:03:31 AM »

BAE Archer. Spokes cupcake not included

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/updated-howitzer-bae-systems-shows-off-fast-firing-artillery-system/vi-AA1sVXyq?ocid=winp1taskbar

https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/archer

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #141 on:** October 29, 2024, 05:48:08 PM »

Saw one of these up close a few weeks back

Rickshaw · « **Reply #142 on:** October 30, 2024, 06:22:26 PM »

I remember visiting the contractors for the M113as4 project where my employer was in charge of the milling machine. In the foyer there was a model of the SAAB wheeled SP Gun the Archer. Quite impressive it looked indeed. I later read the problems they encountered with the system and it's use of variable charges to propel the projectile. Artillery relies on a variable charge and elevation system to achieve the various ranges that they shoot at.

perttime · « **Reply #143 on:** October 30, 2024, 08:59:57 PM »

Quote from: Rickshaw on October 30, 2024, 06:22:26 PM

... Artillery relies on a variable charge and elevation system to achieve the various ranges that they shoot at.

You can also use variable charges and elevation to get a few shells to impact the same target simultaneously - if your rate of fire is good.

I remember shooting a couple of rounds like that from 120mm mortars. Patria NEMO mortar system can get up to 6 grenades to hit the target simultaneously.