Turkey Upgrades T-155 Self-Propelled Aircraft Based on Syrian Experience

Turkish gunsmiths upgraded self-propelled artillery T-155 with the experience of conducting combat operations on the territory of Syria. The updated car received the designation Firtin-2.

In its new modification, ACS is not much different from the original sample. At the self-propelled gun tower, instead of the 12,7-mm “Browning M2” machine gun, used manually, a remotely controlled combat module is installed, which significantly reduces the risk of being hit by a random bullet or splinter of a crew member firing from a machine gun. In addition to the self-propelled gun installed air conditioning for use in hot climates, but the poor location of the system in front of the tower, according to experts, increases its vulnerability. The picture shows the location of the air conditioner on the front of the tower.

It should be recalled that the T-155 ACS data was actively used by the Turkish army during operations against the Kurds in Syria. During combat operations, the army lost three self-propelled guns.

The Turkish 155-mm self-propelled howitzer T-155 "Firtina" ("Storm") was created on the basis of the South Korean self-propelled howitzer K9 "Thunder". The howitzer differs from the basic version by modernized turret and chassis, as well as advanced fire control, communication and navigation systems of Turkish production. An 155-mm howitzer with a barrel length 52 caliber is used as a tool on the machine. It is capable of firing at targets both from closed firing positions and direct fire. The howitzer has a maximum fire rate of 6 shots / minute for 3 minutes, and in the “flurry of fire” mode - 3 shots for 15 seconds. Long shooting is limited to 2 shots per minute for 30 minutes. Ammunition 48 shots. The maximum range of high-explosive fragmentation projectiles is 30 km, and the active-high-explosive fragmentation projectiles - 40 km. The transfer time of the self-propelled howitzer from the traveling to the combat position does not exceed 60 with. The ACS weighs more than 46 tons. Engine power - 1000 HP Maximum speed on the highway - 65 km / h. Power reserve - 360 km. Crew - 5 man. The FAARV transport-loading machine is also included in the delivery set of the self-propelled howitzer.

Comments

[Romka47]

A strong modification, only as in my opinion, if you had to use a machine gun on an self-propelled gun, then something has already gone wrong.

[Sonet]

If you are on the same occupied land, then I would hand out personal weapons to the crew.

[Vova Kabaev]

The Turks got stuck in a campaign and didn’t enter the self-propelled guns there.

[donavi49]

Why? This is quite true in modern warfare. Where babahs can infiltrate directly in 400-500 meters from civilians.

Especially under the conditions of location at stationary checkpoints in Kurdistan, Aleppo, Idlib.

[Romka47]

Well, probably you're right

[cost]

In addition, self-propelled guns installed air conditioning for operation in hot climates, but the poor location of the system in front of the tower, according to experts, increases its vulnerability. The photo shows the location of the air conditioner on the front of the tower.

In war conditions, the air conditioner closes with an armored layer

[Paranoid50]

Quote: donavi49

This is quite true in modern warfare. Where babahs can infiltrate directly at 400-500 meters from civilians.

So yes, BUT ... self-propelled guns with a range of 30-40 km ... And, again:

Quote: donavi49

under conditions of location at stationary checkpoints

Dumb for the aforementioned device. They will burn it, after all.

[demo]

Saigas are painfully smart now. On Toyota cut.
Do not have time to look around, and they are already nearby.
Here the machine gun is very welcome.

[DenZ]

On the other side of the tower stick a heat exchanger from the refrigerator and another version of the self-propelled guns will be.

[Rostislav]

Strong modernization - air conditioning.

[donavi49]

Well, if you catch a heat stroke, then it will not be up to military work. Plus, again - if the temperature is comfortable, you have better performance. If it’s like in a bathhouse, then the working capacity is so-so.

This is already missing equipment - although it is designed to work in extreme conditions.

[Lopatov]

Quote: Rostislav

Strong modernization - air conditioning.

It is intended.
Air conditioning is very difficult to install on an ACS. This is not a passenger compartment, cooled and maintain the temperature. There, during firing, the ventilation system has to very actively drive outside air through the HLF, otherwise you can suffocate.
Plus cooling a bunch of electronics, thats another task.

[uskrabut]

Quote: Spade

There, during firing, the ventilation system has to very, very actively drive outside air through the FVU

In a passenger car, it is also advisable that air be taken from outside, otherwise oxygen starvation will occur in the cabin and the amber is not pleasant, plus excessive pressure inside the cabin prevents dust from entering

[Lopatov]

But you must admit, the consumption is still less. It is possible, for example, to drive the “incoming” through the recuperator, thereby pre-cooling as well.
And in self-propelled guns, especially in high-speed shooting, the gas contamination is very, very sickly, up to the need for respiratory protection.

[Olegovi4]

then what kind of shields would be put for the "refrigerator". if something just covered up. and a machine gun ... in modern times, if the infantry approached the sushka, then this is already a "mass grave".

[brdm]

Good machine at 30km - with kondeem ... Also, the module ... Classes!

[APASUS]

Using an evaporator from an air conditioner on the frontal projection of self-propelled guns is a powerful move! This device probably does not shine in the thermal imager, but burns?

[Lopatov]

Quote: APASUS

This device probably does not shine in the thermal imager, but burns?

Smaller than a hole in 2C19 8)))
I remember the first time I saw him being launched, the Amban thought, the charges lit up. I don’t even know who came up with this elegant idea to put a turbine in the tower.

[Incvizitor]

It seems to me if the artillery in the rear is beaten up by the case in the open rear, if on the front line she just has nothing to do and the machine gun is far from the main thing ...

[Corsair0304]

It’s not comme il faut at all without small arms. Moreover, it is a remotely controlled module. It is clear that art should work from the rear, but in the understanding of the Second World War, with its trenches and stationary positions, there is no longer any war. And there are a bunch of highly mobile units on both sides. And if suddenly such a detachment crawls out (rolls out in jihadomobiles) to the artillery position, then the artillery machine gun is not a hindrance to help combat security, but a very plus.

[cordon332]

The location of the air conditioner in the front of the tower is at first glance a ridiculous decision, but in fact it is the result of the fight against dust, because this place is the least dusty when the car is moving