DRDO 155 mm artillery gun
| Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Towed howitzer |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | India |
| Used by | Indian Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | ARDE |
| Designed | 2010-2013 |
| Produced | 2015 onwards |
| Number built | 414 (by 2020) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 52 Caliber 8060 mm |
| Barrel length | 6975 mm |
| Crew | 6-8 |
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| Caliber | 155 mm |
| Breech | Screw type |
| Recoil | Electro-rheological/Magneto-rheological |
| Elevation | -3 to 70 degree |
| Traverse | +/-25 |
| Rate of fire | Burst:3 rounds in 15sec Intense: 15 rounds in 3 minutes Sustained: 60 rounds in 60 min |
| Maximum firing range | 38[1] Km[2] |
| Sights | Thermal sight. Gunners display |
The DRDO 155 mm artillery gun is a towed howitzer being developed for the Indian Army. It was developed from the Bofors, now Haubits FH77 155mm gun that India procured in 1980s.[3]
Development
The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project was started by DRDO to replace older guns in service with a modern 155mm artillery gun.[4] DRDO along with private companies including L&T and Bharat Forge is developing the guns since 2013.
The gun is two ton lighter than guns in the same category and is designed to provide better accuracy and range and is capable of firing five successive rounds in short duration. The development of the gun is going to take three years and three more years for the trials to be completed. The production of the gun is expected to start in 2019.[5]
See Also
Dhanush howitzer and Haubits FH77
References
- ↑ N C Bipindra (2014-06-21). "‘Dhanush’ Ready after Final Trials in Pokhran". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
- ↑ Indian artillery guns make a splash at DefExpo
- ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/army-to-soon-induct-indigenous-artillery-gun-dhanush-a-k-a-desi-bofors
- ↑ 155-mm gun contract: DRDO enters the fray
- ↑ Dhanush 155mm Artillery Gun: A “Make in India” Marvel
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