Brazil willing to purchase 36 wheeled self-propelled howitzers

[Zarvan]

As Laurent Lagneau reports in opex360.com, the Brazilian army (Exército Brasileiro) is talking about modernizing, or strengthening, its long-range artillery within the framework of the VBCOAP program (Viatura Blindada de Combate Obus Autopropulsada), which aims to acquire 36 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers. And, to this end, the Logistics Command (Comando Logístico – COLOG) of the Brazilian Army has issued a request for information from manufacturers likely to deliver such a capability.
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CAESAr NG self-propelled howitzer (Picture source: Nexter)

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According to the specialized Brazilian site Tecnologia & Defesa, Nexter’s CAESAr NG Elbit Systems’ ATMOS 2000 and BAE Systems Bofors’ Archer would have been solicited. As well as, and this may seem surprising, Laurent Lagneau comments, Norinco for its SH15.

The Brazilian Ministry of Defense foresees two phases for this procedure: the first will consist in obtaining two pieces of artillery in order to be able to carry out technical-operational evaluations. Then, a second contract will then be notified for the remaining 34 units. Their delivery will be done in batches and will be spread over eight years. As is customary, technology transfers or, failing that, industrial compensation is now planned.

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Brazil willing to purchase 36 wheeled self-propelled howitzers

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[Han Patriot]

Norinco SH15 comes with tech transfer. Lolol

 

[Bilal9]

Bangladesh Army uses the Nora-B52K1 155MM howitzer and has re-ordered them too I believe. 18 of them in service.

 

[Bilal9]

Bangladesh Army uses the Nora-B52K1 155MM howitzer and has re-ordered them too I believe. 18 of them in service.

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I stand corrected, the number of Nora B-52's in Bangladesh service is now around 54. Myanmar also has them in service, 30 or so. Apparently Pakistan Army tested them recently but did not choose. Not sure why. The SH-15 from Norinco is certainly a very able contender and if ToT is provided, Bangladesh (already a very longtime loyal customer of Norinco) may induct them in numbers.

 

[Bilal9]

The SH15 has a maximum firing range of 20 km with standard ammunition and 53 km with a rocket-assisted projectile. The maximum rate of fire is 4-6 rounds per minute. On each side of the truck chassis, there are storage boxes to carry ammunition. Elevation and traverse is hydraulically operated. This SPH can be operated by a crew of five. According to some military sources, it weighs a maximum of 22 tons,

The Nora B52K-1 version weighs around 28 tons and has a maximum firing range of 56km (with HE ERFB/RA-BB VLAP projectile).

The latest version of the Nora B52 is called the M21, described below, and is being tested by the US Army against other NATO group howitzer contenders.

Global Ordnance successfully test fires upgraded Nora B-52 M21 155mm Mobile Howitzer for US Army | Defense News April 2021 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2021 | Archive News year

Global Ordnance and manufacturer Yugoimport of Serbia conducted a successful accuracy test firing of an upgraded Nora B-52 M21 155 mm Mobile Howitzer System prior to shipping it to the United States for evaluation by the U.S. Army.

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[Abu Shaleh Rumi]

Chinese SH15 will be a bang for the buck choice for Brazil...