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155mm
Self Propelled Howitzer


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155mm Self Propelled Howitzer
-General
Country of origin : Singapore Republic of Singapore
Manufacturer : Singapore technologies - Kinetics with modification
Weight, Combat Loaded : not more than 28,300 kg
Ground Pressure : 180 KPa
Gun Crew : 4 ( Gun Commander, Driver, Ammo Loader, Charge Loader )
Overall Length : 10.21m
Chassis Length : 6.6m
Overall Height : 3.28m
Overall Width : 3.0 m
Chassis Width : 2.8m track to track
Ground Clearance : 0.45m
Secondary Weapon : 7.62mm GPMG
Smoke Defense : 2x3 tubes 76mm calibre
-155mm Howitzer
Gun Manufacturer : Singapore technologies - ODE
Calibre : 155mm 39 calibre
Maximum Range : 30km with ER projectile
Maximum Elevation : 63°
Turret Traverse : ±17°
Rate of Fire : 6 rounds per minutes
Burst Rate : 3 rounds in 20 sec, sustained rate 2 rounds / min for 30 minutes
Direct Fire : Optical sight up to 1.5 km
Fire Control System : On Board, Automatic
Respond to fire mission : less than 60 sec from traveling configuration
Change Zone : less than 50 sec
Displacement Time : less than 60 sec from firing to move out
Ammunition Handling System : 22 rounds magazine, indexable
4 rounds passive rack
Ballistic Computer : On Board Fire Mission Computer
Navigation & Pointing System : Ring Laser Gyro System
Ammunition Compatible : NATO type classified
-Performance
Max Road Speed : 50 km/h
Max Road Range : 350Km
Fording : 1.1 m
Gradient : 60%
Side Slope : 30%
Vertical Obstacle : 0.6 m  ( forward and reverse )
Trench Crossing : 1.65 m
Power to weight Ratio : 19.43 hp / tons

Air-conditioning system :

No, but could be fitted if required

Nuclear, biological and Chemical system :

No, but could be fitted if required
-Engine
Make and Model :
detroit diesel
Detroit Diesel Corporation
DDC 6V 92TA
Type : 2-cycle
Fuel : Diesel
Gross Horsepower : 550 hp
Internal Fire Suppression : FESS for Engine
-Electrical
Alternator Amperes : 300 Amp
Volts, DC : 28V DC
Batteries : 4 x 12V total capacity of 200 AH
Electrical System : 24 VDC
-Transmission
Type : Automatic
Model :
general Dynamics
GDDS HMPT 500-3EC
Steering : Hydrostatic
Brake Type : Multi-Disc oil-cooled
-Running Gear
Suspension : Torsion Bar
Road Wheels : 7 per-side
Tracks : ?
Return Rollers : N.A.
-Chassis
Manufacturer : United Defense
Type : Aluminium-armoured Universal Combat Vehicle Platform (UCVP)
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