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SIDAM 25



Overview

SIDAM 25

Rear view of SIDAM 25 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.

Source: Esercito italiano - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

Origin
Italy
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Entered service
1987
Status
In service
Production
1987 - 1993
Producer
Italy - Otobreda
Number produced
350 systems planned, later reduced to 275 vehicles actually produced.
Designations
SIDAM / Sistema Italiano di Difesa Aerea Mobile
Italian for "Italian system for mobile air defense".

Details

Facts SIDAM
General
Origin
Italy
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Crew
3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Dimensions
Weight
15.1 t
Length
5.04 m
Width
2.69 m
Height
2.97 m
Armament
Type
4x 25mm Oerlikon KBA autocannon
Ammunition
600 HEI-T and 40 APDS-T
Elevation
-5 to +87 degrees, powered, 100 degrees/s
Traverse
360 degrees, powered, 120 degrees/s
Rate of fire
800 rpm per gun, 2.400 rpm combined
Effective range
2 - 2.5 km
Automotive
Chassis
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels, drive sprocket front and idler rear
Suspension
Torsion bar
Engine
Detroit Diesel 6V53T turbo-charged diesel
Power output
265 hp
Transmission
TX-100 automatic
Mobility
Max speed
64 km/h
Range
550 km
Wall
0.6 m
Trench
1.7 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum
Armor thickness
Up to 38 mm

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