General artillery, SPGs, MLRS and long range ATGMs thread.

[LoooSeR]

T-155 Firtina

 

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Dana SPG in Azerbaijan army

 

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North Korean 122 mm MRLS

 

240 mm MRLS

 

Probably 300 mm rockets, rumored to be guided

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170 mm SPG mod 1983 Chuchkhe-Po, also known by Western designation as M-1989 Koksan

 

[LoooSeR]

North Korean new operation-level missile system, unknown name/designation. Looks like sort-of Iskander. Let's call it ... Iskan-Cho.

 

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While everyone's still slack-jawed over the sight of four massive Hwasong-15 missile on their TELs, I think its important to point out a far more shocking newcomer is what appears to be a copy of the Russian 9K720 Iskander.

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Russian #Arctic brigades to be equipped with an #Arctic version of the #Smerch #MLRS that will be based on the DT-30PM ATV. 

https://iz.ru/706026/2018-02-08/arkticheskaia-rszo-smerch

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Izvestia graphic of what it may look like:

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Test series of Koalitsiya

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Iskander-M Full Brigade

[Mighty_Zuk]

2 hours ago, LoooSeR said:

Test series of Koalitsiya

 I just realized why there are delays in the test series (operational capability in 2020 instead of 2019). In the video they said they tested a Koalitsiya for hermetic sealing but they were showering the Msta.

[Ramlaen]

A schematic of what appears to be an autoloader and redesigned propellant charge storage for the M109A7 (or potentially an A8).

 

 

 

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#Syria: PHOTO: An #SAA Soldier next to an TOS-1 MRL. 12-30-17

*TOS-1A Solntsepyok

[LoooSeR]

On 14.02.2018 at 5:33 PM, LoooSeR said:

Test series of Koalitsiya

 

 

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TOS-1A production

https://altyn73.livejournal.com/1299245.html

 

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[LoooSeR]

Some PR video of exercises with Krasnopol near St.Petersburg.

[Mighty_Zuk]

2 hours ago, LoooSeR said:

Some PR video of exercises with Krasnopol near St.Petersburg.

 

For non English speakers:

Krasnopol is better than Excalibur, probably also Smart 155 and TopGun, but it's interesting they chose to refer to accuracy as being 80% accurate, even though that is not a real parameter for accuracy.

 

An Excalibur, for example, against 10x10m targets or larger, will have 100% accuracy, and then the accuracy reduces exponentially as the target size reduces. Even for slower, heavier, and theoretically more accurate munitions, that's the peak accuracy the manufacturers are willing to guarantee.

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[Ramlaen]

Strykers are being evaluated for towing M777 howitzers.

 

Senior and junior leadership from Field Artillery Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment hosted an equipment modification discussion with Brig. Gen. Michel-Henri St-Louis (Canada), Deputy Commanding General for Operations of I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington and representatives from General Dynamics Land Systems Feb. 22, 2018 at the FA headquarters. 

The main topic of discussion was about how to adapt a Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle into a prime mover for a howitzer crew. Following a formal presentation, St-Louis engaged the crew members in the motorpool. They were able to provide feedback from their personal experience after they tested the concept in the Grafenwoehr Training Area. 

Although Soldiers at Fort Lewis were the first to hook up a M777A2 howitzer to a Stryker, Staff Sgt. Colt Dietrich, a howitzer crew chief assigned to Archer Battery, and his crew are the first to drive the combination in a field environment.

“We are the first ones to actually drive it and test it on the road,” he said. “I like it a lot. I think it’s going to be a good advancement for us.”

Currently, the howitzer crew tows their M777A2 with a M1083 Medium Tactical Vehicle, a general utility truck in which they can also haul other equipment, but the crew travels in separate vehicles because the MTV cab only accommodates three people and everyone else are in Humvees. A Stryker has sufficient space for the whole crew.

“The Stryker is going to help with mobility really. This is a safer vehicle. We are just testing it to see what the capabilities are between this and the M1083 prime mover,” Dietrich continued. “So, basically we are just seeing what’s going to be more efficient for us.”

To continue to be a leading force in Europe, 2d Cavalry Regiment is committed to modernization and readiness. Soldiers are already training in the field with the new 30mm Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle-Dragoon and a Stryker with the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station for a Javelin. A modified Stryker for the howitzer crews would add to the Regiments mobility and lethality.

“I think as far as safety, survivability and capability (the Stryker) is better compared to the vehicles we have now,” Dietrich added.

Force protection is a main concern when comparing a Stryker to a medium tactical vehicle.

The Stryker, with a standard remotely controlled weapon system mounted on top, gives the crew greater lethality for self-defense and protection. Also, the infantry combat vehicle has a lower center of gravity than the medium tactical vehicle which lowers the roll over risk.

Furthermore, infantry combat vehicles provide a separate seat for individual passengers and seat belts for safety versus riding in the back of a medium tactical vehicle with flat seats and only a troop strap. By mandate, Soldiers cannot ride in the back of a medium tactical vehicle on European roads anyway. The Regiment travels thousands of kilometers each year to participate in multinational exercise throughout Europe.

Between questions and answers, St-Louis was able to observe the crew going through the emplacement and displacement crew drill of the howitzer connection to the Stryker with the current tow device.  

“The current Stryker prime mover tow device needs to be reconfigured for a top mount design. The current design requires Soldiers to lift the device to the howitzer barrel to attach it, while also balancing the howitzer,” explained Maj. Jacob Estrada, operations officer for FA Squadron. “This means it takes four people rather than the standard two people, taking two Soldiers away from normal crew drill duties.”

“Engineers are confident it could be modified to lay across the top of the barrel instead, allowing its weight to rest on the howitzer barrel,” Estrada added.

Additional considerations addressed included the greater fuel capacity the Stryker has versus the medium tactical vehicle, which allows for greater operational reach. And, a Stryker provides a better communications platform. 

Estrada said that overall, Archer Battery and the howitzer crew were excited to execute the proof of concept and provide feedback so the relevant parties can conduct further analysis and begin making modifications.  

“The I-Corps DCG-O engagement with Brig. Gen. St-Louis was a success. We were able to provide informed candid feedback to the DCG, Stryker Warfighting Forum, General Dynamics, and the Army Test and Evaluation Command,” Estrada concluded.

[Xlucine]

There's probably more than a few other nations looking on with envy at how the americans can spit out strykers to meet every possible need

[Ramlaen]

1 hour ago, Xlucine said:

There's probably more than a few other nations looking on with envy at how the americans can spit out strykers to meet every possible need

 

Since the 2nd Cav is getting ~80 Dragoons they will have extra infantry carriers to find a use for.

[LoooSeR]

Iskanders

 

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French soldiers conduct a live fire mission using CAESAR self-propelled 155 mm howitzer as part of exercise #DynamicFront 18 at Grafenwoehr Training Area (Germany)
By Markus Rauchenberger
#Nexter #SPH #arty

 

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French soldiers conduct fire missions with a 120mm mortar as part of Exercise Dynamic Front 18 at the US Army’s Grafenwoehr Training Area (Germany)
U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach

 

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[Ramlaen]

I'm not sure what type of rocket these British M270 are firing.

 

[LoooSeR]

https://imp-navigator.livejournal.com/711283.html

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   Let me remind you that the test of a guided missile named Labbayk-1 was announced during the January exercises of the Iranian army in the southeast of Iran, but no images of it were shown. And here appeared the alleged shots of its launch during those exercises. Labbayk-1 should become the first guided tactical / operation-level missile in the arsenal of the ground forces of the Iranian army, since they previously had only unguided Nazeat missiles. The main missile forces of Iran from the operation-tactical missiles Fateh-110 to the Shahab-3, Ghadr, etc. are concentrated in the structure of the aerospace forces of the Guard Corps of the Islamic Revolution.

 

 

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