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

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https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/2038942/dod-tests-prototype-conventionally-configured-ground-launched-ballistic-missile/source/GovDelivery/

On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time, the U.S. Air Force, in partnership with the Strategic Capabilities Office, conducted a flight test of a prototype conventionally-configured ground-launched ballistic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The test missile exited its static launch stand and terminated in the open ocean after more than 500 kilometers of flight. Data collected and lessons learned from this test will inform the Department of Defense's development of future intermediate-range capabilities.

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/728792/test-launch-vandenberg-air-force-base

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https://breakingdefense.com/2019/12/direct-hit-army-test-fires-lockheed-precision-strike-missile/

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 2S19M1-155 "Msta-S" with the 155 mm caliber gun, made for export.

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   Iskanders during exercises in Astrakhan.

 

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   In Syria - TOS-1A and reload vehicle in UVZ PR camo.

 

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   Cool photo of Uragan MRLS

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   There are reports going around about Pakistan buying 236 Chinese 155-mm  SH-15 wheeled self-propelled guns

 

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Chinese Internet sources report that the Chinese military-industrial corporation Norinco has signed a contract to supply the Pakistani army with 236 155-mm wheeled self-propelled guns SH-15. It is alleged that a contract worth $ 512 million was signed on June 27, 2019. The agreement includes a package of technical support, spare parts, ammunition, ground equipment and training.

https://dambiev.livejournal.com/1792387.html

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   FNSS Defense Systems Inc. made the first delivery under the Silah Taşıyıcı Araçlar (STA) project, the ceremony took place at the FNSS facilities in Gölbashi. The first vehicles produced under the STA project were delivered to the Turkish Army Command.

   Under the STA project, a total of 260 weapon carriers will be manufactured, 184 of which will be on the KAPLAN tracked platform and 76 on the basis of the FNSS Pars 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle.
   64 units are equipped with a combat module with Russian 9M133-1 Kornet-E anti-tank missiles, 196 units of the new generation OMTAS Turkish ATGM modules (F&F and Fire and observe, "4th gen" ATGM).

 

 

 

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   Footage of Drok SPM testing (some pieces in 1st half of the video, most of videomaterial - in 2nd half)

 

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   Koalitsiya-SV SPG during testing

 

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   Cool photo of Polish Rak SPMs

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   Pic showing some of known Iranian missiles ranges. Sorry for Trashjazeera.

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LNA captured a Khrizantema in Sirte and a famous EE-9 technical. 

 

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   Khrizantema ATGM system in Libya

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Chanced upon this on imgur: an SPG sound suppressor, at the Military Training Area in Meppen, Germany. Vehicle in question is a M109G.

 

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203-mm howitzer B-4, towed by a Voroshilovets crawler tractor. B-4 was supporting the actions of assault groups during the assault on Berlin.

 

 

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   Koalitsiya-SV-Sh testing footage screens. Blue wires - for sensor (part of testing)

 

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[Scolopax]

How does the 2S43 that's in development fit into the scheme of things?  I'd figure two 152mm-armed wheeled SPGs could be redundant, but the Msta and Koalitsiya are different guns with different mountings here.

 

I see they're using a Kamaz for the Koalitsiya, so I guess we need to get our jokes ready again.  That turret and gun seem like it should weigh more than the Pantsir AA arrangement.

[LoooSeR]

9 minutes ago, Scolopax said:

How does the 2S43 that's in development fit into the scheme of things?  I'd figure two 152mm-armed wheeled SPGs could be redundant, but the Msta and Koalitsiya are different guns with different mountings here.

   Not sure, but AFAIK Koalitsiya-SV is replacement for Msta-S for "high-intensity" war, SV-Sh is wheeled version of the same system. 2S43 "Malva" is most likely for "low-intensity" conflicts and export market. 

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[Beer]

Since normally Iskander does not fly on a normal ballistic curve but a shortened quasi-ballisitic one I guess it must fly further if for example the control system has a malfunction (or possibly if it's needed...). 

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19 hours ago, LoooSeR said:

 Not sure, but AFAIK Koalitsiya-SV is replacement for Msta-S for "high-intensity" war, SV-Sh is wheeled version of the same system. 2S43 "Malva" is most likely for "low-intensity" conflicts and export market. 

I think 2s35 will be used parallel with Msta-S, not as its replacement. The old Gvozdika, Akatsia, Giatsint will be replaced by them.