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Date Posted: 22-Feb-2011
Defence Weekly
IDEX: NORINCO unveils latest SH1 artillery system
Christopher F Foss Land Consultant -Abu Dhabi
China North Industries Corporation ( NORINCO) brought its SH1 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled artillery system to IDEX for the first time.
The system consists of a 155 mm/52 calibre gun mounted on the rear of a 6x6 cross-country truck chassis. The gun features powered elevation and traverse and a flick rammer to reduce crew fatigue and increase the rate of fire, while the crew compartment accommodates a five-person crew, is fully protected and has a roof-mounted 12.7 mm machine gun for air- and self-defence purposes.
The gun's maximum range depends on the projectile/charge combination, but NORINCO claims the Extended Range Full Bore Base Bleed Rocket Assist projectile has a maximum range of 53 km. A total of 20 155 mm projectiles and associated charges are carried.
In addition to firing conventional natures of 155 mm ammunition, the system can also fire the NORINCO 155 mm laser-guided projectile for pinpoint accuracy.
Development of the SH1 has been completed and the system is already in service with at least one export customer, probably Pakistan.
NORINCO is now marketing a complete family of wheeled self-propelled artillery systems, which offer lower operating and support costs as well as greater strategic mobility than their tracked counterparts. In addition to the SH1, these include the SH2 122 mm system and the SH4 105 mm system, which fires NATO standard ammunition.
NORINCO's SH1 self-propelled artillery system is appearing at IDEX for the first time. (NORINCO)
Date Posted: 22-Feb-2011
Defence Weekly
IDEX: NORINCO unveils latest SH1 artillery system
Christopher F Foss Land Consultant -Abu Dhabi
China North Industries Corporation ( NORINCO) brought its SH1 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled artillery system to IDEX for the first time.
The system consists of a 155 mm/52 calibre gun mounted on the rear of a 6x6 cross-country truck chassis. The gun features powered elevation and traverse and a flick rammer to reduce crew fatigue and increase the rate of fire, while the crew compartment accommodates a five-person crew, is fully protected and has a roof-mounted 12.7 mm machine gun for air- and self-defence purposes.
The gun's maximum range depends on the projectile/charge combination, but NORINCO claims the Extended Range Full Bore Base Bleed Rocket Assist projectile has a maximum range of 53 km. A total of 20 155 mm projectiles and associated charges are carried.
In addition to firing conventional natures of 155 mm ammunition, the system can also fire the NORINCO 155 mm laser-guided projectile for pinpoint accuracy.
Development of the SH1 has been completed and the system is already in service with at least one export customer, probably Pakistan.
NORINCO is now marketing a complete family of wheeled self-propelled artillery systems, which offer lower operating and support costs as well as greater strategic mobility than their tracked counterparts. In addition to the SH1, these include the SH2 122 mm system and the SH4 105 mm system, which fires NATO standard ammunition.
NORINCO's SH1 self-propelled artillery system is appearing at IDEX for the first time. (NORINCO)
