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Entered service |
2008 |
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Crew |
5 ~ 6 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
? |
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Length (gun forward) |
~ 9 m |
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Hull length |
~ 9 m |
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Width |
~ 2.5 m |
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Height |
~ 3 m |
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Armament |
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Main gun |
122-mm howitzer |
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Barrel length |
38 calibers |
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Machine guns |
? |
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Maximum firing range |
6 - 8 rpm |
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Maximum rate of fire |
15.3 km |
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Elevation range |
? to + 70 degrees |
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Traverse range |
? |
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Ammunition load |
|
Main gun |
? |
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Machine guns |
? |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
KamAZ-740.50.360 diesel |
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Engine power |
360 hp |
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Maximum road speed |
90 km/h |
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Range |
1 000 km |
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Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
60% |
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Side slope |
? |
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Vertical step |
0.6 m |
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Trench |
0.6 - 1.4 m |
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Fording |
1.2 m |
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The Semser (Sword)
self-propelled howitzer was developed by Israel's Soltam under
contract to the Kazakhstan Ministry of Defense. The Semser 122-mm
SPH will be manufactured by local Kazakh companies. Before the end
of 2008 Kazakh Army will have operational battalion of Semser
howitzers. Kazakhstan intends to export this truck-mounted howitzer
for possible customers in the region, including Azerbaijan and Kyrgyz
Republic.
This
artillery system is armed with a modified variant of the D-30 122-mm
towed howitzer. This towed howitzer was produced in large numbers
and Kazakhstan has plenty of 122-mm ammunition, inherited from the
Soviet Union. It was one of the reasons, why 122-mm caliber was
preferred to Russian 152-mm or NATO 155-mm. Maximum range of fire is
only 15.3 km. This truck-mounted howitzer is also capable of direct
firing.
The Semser
has an integrated automated command and control system, provided by
Soltam and Elbit.
This
artillery system
is based on
KamAZ-6350 8x8 heavy utility truck chassis. Vehicle is powered by the
KamAZ-740.50.360 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 360 hp.
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