The self-propelled 105mm gun is developed utilizing the 105mm towed howitzer (M102) design by King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB).
The gun system is mounted on a 4×4 wheeled vehicle to enhance gun mobility it is intended for use by infantry, special operations forces and as artillery support for border security forces.
FEATURES
- Inventively designed and integrated self-propelled howitzer on a wheeled platform.
- Outstanding performance in delivering firepower.
- “Shoot & Scoot “capability by decreasing time needed to be in and out of action and by easily transporting the gun between defense posts.
- Efficient and accurate electrohydraulic gun laying mechanism with manual back up.
- Quick response capability with onboard crew and 36 rounds of ready ammunition.
- Effective local protection armed with 7.62 mm machine gun or 12.7 mm machine gun.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Caliber (mm) | 105 |
| Total length OTM (On The Move) (LxWxH) (m) | 7.5x3x3.7 |
| G.V.W (kg) | 11.2 |
| Elevation | -5° (-85 mils) to 75° (1 275 mils) |
| Traverse (without moving the vehicle) | 45° (800mils) Right & 45°(800mils) Left |
| Maximum firing range (m) | 11,500 |
| Rate of fire | 10 rounds/min (first 3 min.) 3 rounds/ min (average) |
| Onboard ammunition | 36 shells |
| Maximum Travel Speed (OTM) (KM/h) | 125 |
| Fuel capacity (Ltr) | 200 |
| Number of Crew (with driver) | 3 + 1 |
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