Marines of Thailand will be armed with new howitzers. Israeli
The Thai Royal Marine Corps (RTMC) has entered into a contract with the Israeli company Elbit Systems to purchase ATMOS self-propelled howitzers, reports "Warspot" with reference to the portal janes.com.
According to the contract, the production of self-propelled artillery will be made in Thailand at the facilities of the Weapon Production Center (WPC).
In total, under the WPC contract, it will collect six ATMOS ACSs, the cost of which, taking into account technology transfer, will be $ 26 million. At the same time, the possibility of expanding production is specified in the contract if the need arises. In service with the RTMC, ATMOS self-propelled guns will be replaced by Canadian howitzers GC-45 / GHN-45, purchased in 80-e.
ATMOS (Autonomous Truck MOunted howitzer System) is an Israeli 155-mm self-propelled artillery gun based on Tatra chassis T815 VVN 6 × 6. The range of ATMOS reaches 41 km, ammunition consists of 27 – 32 shots. Engine power 315 HP accelerates 22-ton car to 80 km / h. The crew of SAU consists of four people.
According to the contract, the production of self-propelled artillery will be made in Thailand at the facilities of the Weapon Production Center (WPC).
In total, under the WPC contract, it will collect six ATMOS ACSs, the cost of which, taking into account technology transfer, will be $ 26 million. At the same time, the possibility of expanding production is specified in the contract if the need arises. In service with the RTMC, ATMOS self-propelled guns will be replaced by Canadian howitzers GC-45 / GHN-45, purchased in 80-e.
ATMOS (Autonomous Truck MOunted howitzer System) is an Israeli 155-mm self-propelled artillery gun based on Tatra chassis T815 VVN 6 × 6. The range of ATMOS reaches 41 km, ammunition consists of 27 – 32 shots. Engine power 315 HP accelerates 22-ton car to 80 km / h. The crew of SAU consists of four people.
- janes.com
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