HM-41
HM-41 155mm Howitzer | |
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Type | Howitzer |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
Used by | Iran |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization |
Specifications | |
Mass | combat: 6,890 kg |
Caliber | 155 mm |
Recoil | Hydro-pneumatic |
Carriage | tripod |
Elevation | 0° to 66° |
Traverse | 25° right, 23.5° left |
Rate of fire | 4 round per minute |
Effective firing range | 22 km |
Maximum firing range | 30–34 km (with rocket assisted ammunition) |
HM-41 is an Iranian howitzer which is claimed to be based on the American M114; however, it is actually a copy of South Korean KH179 155 mm Towed Howitzer. It has a 155 mm/39 calibre barrel with a muzzle brake to lessen the recoil.[1]
According to Iranian sources, the 155 mm/39 calibre HM41 weighs 6,890 kg and firing a rocket-assisted High-Explosive (HE) projectile, a maximum range of 30,000 m can be achieved. Firing an unassisted HE projectile, a maximum range of 22,000 m can be obtained. This is an improvement as compared to the M114.
The Howitzer has been offered for export. But no country is known to be using it except Iran.[2]
Development[]
A wheeled self-propelled version is reported to be under development. The first prototype was finished in 2011.[3]
In 2012, Iran unveiled laser guided Basir 155 mm artillery shells which were tested by an HM 41 howitzer.[4]
Users[]
References[]
- ^ "Modlex product: MXF03-000350 HM41-155 mm Howitzer". Modlex.ir. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- ^ "Jane's Armour and Artillery: DIO 155 mm 39-calibre HM41 howitzer (Iran)". Janes.com. 9 March 2011. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
- ^ "Iran Unveils Self-Propelled 155mm Artillery". Fars News Agency. 6 March 2011. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ "در آستانه دهه مبارک فجر؛ مهمات هوشمند و لیزری "بصیر" رونمایی شد". Mashregh News (in Persian). 1 February 2012.
External links[]
- Artillery of Iran
- Islamic Republic of Iran Army