T-155 Fırtına

T-155 Fırtına

T-155 Fırtına ("Fırtına" meaning "storm" in Turkish) is an indigenously-designed 155mm self-propelled howitzer produced by the Turkish Army, which shares many technologies with the South Korean K-9 howitzer.

The T-155 Fırtına has used some of the subsystems of the K-9; such as the German designed MTU-881 KA 500 power pack, the South Korean designed 155/52 caliber gun system and the ammunition feeding mechanism; all of which are also produced under licence in Turkey.

Even though the T-155 looks similar to the K-9, the Turkish howitzer has considerable differences in its turret design, navigation system and electronical systems (such as the radio and fire control system) which were developed in Turkey.

T-155 Fırtına has a maximum firing range of 30 to 56 km, depending on the type of ammunition. It can reach a top speed of 66 km/h and has an operational range of 480 km.

The T-155 are built in Adapazarı, 1st Maintenance Command of the Turkish Army. Production rate of the T-155 is 24 units per year. From 2001 to December 2006, 72 units have been delivered to the Turkish Army. A total of 350 T-155 Fırtına will be produced. [ [http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/SITE/data/html_dir/2007/03/05/200703050025.asp The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper ] ]

See also

* K-9 howitzer
* Modern equipment and uniform of the Turkish Army

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