T-155 Firtina
Overview
T-155 Firtina
Turkish T-155 Firtina self-propelled howitzer on parade.
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Origin
Turkey
South Korea
South Korea
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Entered service
2005
Status
In service
Development
1998 - 2001
Developer
Turkey
-
MKEK
South Korea - Samsung Techwin
South Korea - Samsung Techwin
Production
2004 - ?
Producer
Turkey
-
MKEK
Number produced
350 planned for Turkey
Designations
Firtina
Turkish for "storm"
Turkish for "storm"
Notable users
Turkey
Description
The T-155 Firtina is a self-propelled howitzer of Turkish origin. Firtina is a modified version of the South Korean K9 Thunder. It uses most of the automotive components and the same gun assembly, but has a larger turret fitted with different equipment. The main differences are the fire control and navigation systems.
Details
Facts
T-155 Firtina
General
Origin
Turkey
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Crew
5 (commander, driver, gunner, 2 loaders)
Dimensions
Weight
56 t combat load
Length
12 m gun forward
About 7.5 m hull
Width
3.5 m
Height
3.43 m including MG
Main armament
Type
155mm L/52 howitzer
Mount
Main armament in turret
Ammunition
48 shells, of which 30 in turret
Elevation
-2.5 to +70°, powered
Traverse
360°, powered
Firepower
Rate of fire
6 to 8 rpm
3 rounds in 15 seconds for MRSI
2 rpm sustained
Range
40+ km with ERFB/BB shell
30 km with M549A1 shell
18 km with M107 shell
Emplacement
1 minute
Displacement
30 seconds
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Ammunition
800 rounds, 100 ready to fire
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Suspension
Hydropneumatic
Automotive
Engine model
MTU MT 881 Ka-500
Engine type
8-cylinder water-cooled diesel
Power output
1.000 hp at 2.700 rpm
Transmission
S&T Dynamics X1100-5A3
4 forward, 2 reverse
Mobility
Speed
66 km/h on road
Range
480 km on road
360 km on dirt road
Power to weight ratio
17.9 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.4 m
Wall
0.75 m
Trench
2.8 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
1.5 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
Up to 19 mm
Protection level
Rated against 14.5mm rounds over frontal arc
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
Not on early production models
2x4 smoke grenade dischargers on late models
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K9 Thunder
The Turkish T-155 Firtina is based on the ordnance and automotive components of the K9 Thunder.
Browning M2HB
A 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun is mounted on the turret roof for self-defense.