I will try to describe few pointers about NORA 155mm self propelled gun and possible procurement of some optional equipment:
1.Modular charges that allow quick and effective use of different maximum ranges
2.Battlefield management system software - it allows commandeers on any level from gun to battalion HQ to use weapons most effectively. It has a lots of different possibilities. For example:
- Commander of battery or division can directly take command of any individual weapon and give separate or joint command to all of them. That allows that battery (usual 6 weapons) or division- battalion (usual 18 weapons) concentrate to a target with a single click of button by commander. Or it can direct every weapon to different target or any other combination of interaction between HQ, weapon and target is possible.
-Mobile Geographical Information Systems integrated in battlefield management software is based on loaded local maps and is easy to integrate with lower and higher level of command giving full C4I2
-Commandeer has real time insight in all weapons ammunition, fuel, position etc for evry single weapon
-Maintenance could be scheduled by data from every weapon based on its use(for example some will carry shooting more and some less and similar)
3.Automatic loader with 12 projectiles ready to fire. Loader can be refilled from the container on the deck of the vehicle.
4.All ballistic computation is automatic after desired target coordinates are inserted
5.Auxiliary power unit (APU) provides power to the system during weapon start-up at the fire position without needs for main engine to work.
6.High muzzle velocity of 925ms, and optional radar for projectile muzzle velocity measuring exact speed of projectile in moment of firing that increase precision of every shot that is fired
7.Remote control of weapon trough encrypted communication
8.Intercom for all crew members and tactical chat mode for communication inside battery and battalion - division
9.Automatic line of fire
10.From traveling to combat position transition takes one minute
11.After action review of all procedures and and data made during actual guns use - very important for training and better understanding of eventual mishaps in order to increase efficiency of crew and staff involved in practice
Options with Nora B-52 gun from same manufacturer
1.BOV-11 artillery reconnaissance vehicle with FCS computer, artillery electronic direction finder and communication equipment that works out of box with Nora B-52 self propelled gun
2.Logistic and Maintenance vehicles
3.HERA system for acoustic source location of artillery and rocket weapons with detection range of 30km that works in situation with heavy electronic interference
4.Towed 155mm Nora A1 with 8 rpm rate of fire and integrated FCS that is easy to integrate and complement with self propelled version
5.In case when you purchase more then 6 weapon and let say form a battalion with 3 battery and 18 weapons there is battalion level fire control and command system that comprise of:
- 3 battery command post - one for each battalion
- up to 3 observer posts
- battalion command posts
- voice/data communication between battalion elements and higher command
I hope you will find this post interesting
Nora B-52 is very nice product and for Pakistan in case of bigger procurement of guns maybe some technology transfer could be interesting like for example local ammunition production.
Denel Land Systems T5-52 155 truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer at IDEAS 2016, International Defense Exhibition in Karachi, Pakistan.
Dude we make and export ammo... 155mm Base bleed,cluster packin ammo etc.
