Forward view of M84 howitzer, clearly showing long barrel ordnance with large double baffle muzzle brake.
Source: Serbian MoD -
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The M84 is a towed howitzer of Yugoslav origin. It was developed in the early 1980's to answer the need for a longer range than provided by the elderly D-20 towed howitzer. The M84 is also known as the NORA-A.
The M84 uses the same two wheel split trail chassis as the D-20 but is fitted with a new 152mm 40-caliber ordnance. The ordnance is much longer than the one used on the D-20 and features a new breech system. A shield gives the crew of 9 some protection from small arms fire over the frontal arc.
The M84 fires the same Soviet 152mm shells as the original D-20, but out to a much longer range. Standard 152mm ammunition can be fired out to 17.2 km or a new M84 projectile out to 24.2 km. A burst rate of fire of 8 rpm can be achieved or a sustained fire of 5 rpm.
The M84 is normally towed by 6x6 truck. In (former) Yugoslav service the FAP 2026 6x6 truck was used. Emplacement time is 3 to 5 minutes. The weapon is too heavy to be manhandled.
About 100 M84 have been produced and are in service with several former Yugoslav nations. The M84 was never exported.
A Serbian M84 howitzer in the firing position
Source: Serbian MoD -
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The M84 comes in three versions that are very similar in performance. The M84 can be easily identified by its D-20 chassis in combination with the much longer 152mm ordnance.
The M84 uses the D-20 carriage in combination with a longer barrel 152mm howitzer.
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