T-155 Firtina

155-mm self-propelled howitzer

The T-155 Firtina 155-mm self-propelled howitzer is in service with Turkish Army

Entered service	?
Crew	5 men
*Dimensions and weight*
Weight	47 t
Length (gun forward)	12 m
Hull length	?
Width	3.4 m
Height	3.43 m
*Armament*
Main gun	155-mm
Barrel length	52 calibers
Machine guns	1 x 7.62-mm
Muzzle velocity	?
Projectile weight	?
Maximum firing range	30 - 40 km
Maximum rate of fire	6 rpm
Elevation range	- 2.5 to + 70 degrees
Traverse range	360 degrees
*Ammunition load*
Main gun	48 rounds
Machine guns	?
*Mobility*
Engine	MTU 881 Ka-500 diesel
Engine power	1 000 hp
Maximum road speed	66 km/h
Range	360 - 400 km
Maneuverability
Gradient	60%
Side slope	30%
Vertical step	0.75 m
Trench	2.8 m
Fording	1.5 m

The T-155 Firtina (Storm) self-propelled howitzer is a modified variant of the Korean K9 Thunder. It uses license-built subsystems of the K9 such as the gun system and loading mechanism. Turkish Army currently operates over 100 howitzers of this type. It is unknown if more will be acquired however overall requirement is speculated to be for 300 self-propelled howitzers.

The T-155 Firtina is armed with a 155-mm / L52 howitzer. It is fitted with automatic shell handling and ramming system. The T-155 Firtina is compatible with standard NATO 155-mm ammunition. Maximum firing range is 30 km with standard HE projectile and 40 km with rocket-assisted projectile.

The T-155 Firtina is capable of multiple-round simultaneous-impact firing. It fires 3 rounds in 15 seconds, each in different trajectories, so that all of the shells arrive on target at the same time. Sustained rate of fire is 2 rounds per minute.

The T-155 Firtina is fitted with Turkish fire control and communication systems, compatible with NATO standards.

Vehicle is powered by German MTU 881 Ka-500 diesel engine, developing 1 000 horsepower. The T-155 Firtina is fitted with a hydropneumatic suspension.

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