Howitzers - Mortars
M109A3GEA1/A2 155mm SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER
DESCRIPTION
The Self-Propelled Howitzer 155 mm M109A1B-A2 is of U.S. construction and origin. The M109A2 is an improvement of the M109A1B. The Self-Propelled howitzers M09A1B-A2 are mainly used in missions of Direct Support and Reinforcement.
FEATURES
Engine horsepower
405 HP
Mileage
349 km
Shot’s maximum range
With a Μ107 projectile: 23,1 km
With a HERA projectile: 30 km
Sighting per altitude
--54 & nbsp +1334 mm
Sighting per direction
6400 mm
Maximum rate of fire
4 shots/min for 3 minutes
Large fragments’ range
360 m
Area of shot’s impact
50 x 30 m (1500 m²)
DIMENSIONS
Length
9.12 m
Width
3.15 m
Height
3.28 m
Weight
24.000 kg
Barrel's Caliber
155 mm
M109A2(MASS)/A5 155mm SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER
DESCRIPTION
The M109A3GEA1/A2 155mm self-propelled howitzer constitutes a modified version of the American Μ109Α1Β done by the German Industry.
The Μ09 Α2(MASS)– Α5 self-propelled howitzers are mainly used in missions of Direct Support and Reinforcement.
FEATURES
Engine horsepower
405 HP
Mileage
349 km
Shot’s maximum range
With a Μ107 projectile: 18,1 km
With a HERA projectile: 30 km
Laying for elevation
--54 +1334 mm
Laying for direction
6400 mm
Maximum rate of fire
4 shots/min for 3 minutes
Large fragments’ range
360 m
Effective missile zone
50 x 30 m (1500 m²)
DIMENSIONS
Length
9.12 m
Width
3.15 m
Height
3.28 m
Weight
24.000 kg
Barrel's Caliber
155 mm
M109A1B/A2 - 155mm SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER
DESCRIPTION
The 155 mm M109A1B-A2 self-propelled howitzer is of American manufacture and origin. The M109A2 is an improvement of the M109A1B. The M09A1B – A2 self-propelled howitzers are used primarily in Close Support and Reinforcement missions.
FEATURES
Engine horsepower
405 HP
Mileage
349 km
Shot’s maximum range
With a Μ107 projectile: 18,1 km
With a HERA projectile: 23,5 km
Laying for elevation
--54   +1334 mm
Laying for direction
6400 mm
Maximum rate of fire
4 shots/min for 3 minutes
Large fragments’ range
360 m
Projectile’s zone of effect
50 x 30 m (1500 m²)
DIMENSIONS
Length
9.12 m
Width
3.15 m
Height
3.28 m
Weight
24.000 kg
Barrel's Calibre
155 mm
M110A2 - 203mm SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER
DESCRIPTION
The 203 mm M110/A2 self-propelled howitzer is of American manufacture and origin and is used in General Support missions.
FEATURES
Engine horsepower
405 HP
Fuel / Mileage
Diesel (984 lt) / 523 km
Shot’s maximum range
With explosives: 22,9 km
With a HERA projectile: 30 km
Emplacement time
3'
Sighting per direction
Left - Right533 mm
Maximum rate of fire
1,5 βολές/λεπτό
Radius of big fragments
470 m
Projectile’s zone of effect
80 x 30 m (2400 m²)
DIMENSIONS
Length
10,7 m
Width
3,15 m
Height
2,13 m
Weight
26,3 ton
Barrel's Caliber
203 mm
PzH 2000GR - 155mm SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER
DESCRIPTION
The PzH 2000GR self-propelled howitzer Gun is of German manufacture and origin. It has been deployed to squadrons with a General Support mission.
FEATURES
Horsepower
1000 HP
Mileage
420 km
Shot’s maximum range
With explosives: 22,9 km
With a HERA projectile: 30 km
Laying for direction/for elevation
6400 mm / -43 +1150 mm
Maximum range / Combat range
40 km
Tube life (Full Charge Equivalent)
7.500 shots
Maximum rate of fire
10 shots/min
Radius of big explosive shell fragments
360 m
Crew
3-5
Effective zone of explosive shell
80 x 30 m
DIMENSIONS
Length
11.7 m
Width
3.58 m
Height
3.46 m
Length of barrel
8 m
Weight
55.330 kg
Barrel's Caliber
155 mm
PACK M56 - 105 mm towed Howitzer
DESCRIPTION
It is a 105mm towed Howitzer of Italian manufacture and origin. It is used for airborne missions in special operations (mountain climbing and airborne operations).
FEATURES
Combat range / Maximum range
8.5 km / 10 km
Anti-tank shot range
420 m
Laying for Elevation
0 +1155 mm
Laying for Direction
995 mm right, 640 mm left
Maximum rate of fire
10 βολές / min
Fragmentation radius / Projectile impact zone
175 m / 27x18 m
Tube life (Full Charge Equivalent)
7.500 shots
Crew
7
DIMENSIONS
Caliber
105 mm
Length
3,65 m
Width
1,50 m
Height
1,90 m
Weight
1.800 kg
M101 - Μ2Α1 - 105 mm towed Howitzer
DESCRIPTION
The 105mm M101A1/M2A1 towed howitzers are of American manufacture and origin. They are used in Close Support – Reinforcement and General Support missions (rarely).
FEATURES
Combat range / Maximum range
9,6 km / 11,3 km
Range of anti-tank fire
3.5 km
Laying for Elevation
-89 +1155 mm
Laying for Direction
409 mm to the right, 400 mm to the left
Maximum rate of fire
4 shots / min
Range of Fragments / Effective Missile Range
175 m / 30x20 m
Tube life (Full Charge Equivalent)
5.000 shots
Crew
7
DIMENSIONS
Caliber
105 mm
Length
6,10 m
Width
2,16 m
Height
1,60 m
Weight
2.260 kg
Μ2 4,2" MORTAR
DESCRIPTION
The 4.2″ M2 mortar is of American manufacture and origin.
It is used to provide fire support to the first line’s sections.
It is a curved trajectory weapon.
FEATURES
Length
1,524 m
Weight
305 kg
Caliber
4,2" (106 mm)
Maximum range
5.650 m
Ε44 81mm MORTAR
DESCRIPTION
The E44 (Hellenic Αrms Ιndustry) mortar is manufactured in Greece, while there is also the 81 mm mortar of American manufacture and origin. It is a curved trajectory weapon. It is used to provide close support fire to the first line’s units. Its characteristics make it an important weapon in conducting land operations, in any form of terrain
FEATURES
Length
1,24 m
Weight
40,1 kg
Caliber
81 mm
Maximum range
5.900 m
M106 ARMORED MORTAR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION
The M106 AMTV is of American manufacture and origin. It is an armored mortar transport vehicle. It is a variant of the APC M113 and carries a M2 4.2″ mortar and a BROWNING 0.50″ machine gun.