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The variant of Nora SP howitzer displayed at IDEAS 2016 is the 155 mm M03 (NORA K-I).


155 mm M03 (NORA K-I) TRUCK MOUNTED ARTILLERY

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In the past decade the needs of contemporary battlefield particularly pointed out the importance of introducing some subsystems and conceptual solutions. In principle, this was announced on the market parallel to the development of the second generation of NORA system, however full development of the subsystems has been completed in the past several years thus creating the third generation of NORA system. The latest technology in design and manufacture were applied in designing of the third generation of NORA, which resulted in multiple savings in time as well as in the increased accuracy. The weapon is modular, which provides for the delivery of a number of different options depending on the user’s choice.

The third generation NORA incorporates a number of new technical solutions such as complete armor protection of all sides of the vehicle which is most notable on the outside, and which has changed general outside appearance of the system.

The introduction of ballistic protection has increased the probability of survival of the weapon when exposed to fragmentation effect of ordnance and missiles. Apart from protection against fragmentation effect, the applied solution of ballistic protection also provides resistance against ambush or effects of small calibre arms, as well as certain resistance of vital parts of the weapon against antipersonnel and anti-vehicle mines and improvised explosive devices.

Introducing auxiliary power unit (APU) intended for power supply of the all subsystems: elevation and traverse mechanism, automatic loader, firing mechanism, front and rear trails increases autonomous engagement of the weapon. (optional)


“NORA K-I” features the following basic automatic functions:

  • Semiautomatic breechblock,
  • Automatic loader of missiles and powder charges,
  • Electro-hydraulic laying of the weapon in traverse and elevation,
  • Automatic line of sight, (optional)
  • Electric and hydraulic extracting and retracting of front and rear trails,
  • Navigation and orientation system, (GPS optional INS)
  • Fire control system.

DESCRIPTION OF NEW TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS OF THE SUBSYSTEMS APPLIED ON THE THIRD GENERATION NORA

  • The modifications introduced on Nora K-I include the following:
  • Increased speed of assuming firing position and automatic aiming,
  • Increased precision of determination of own position,
  • Increased crew security,
  • Increased weapon mobility,
  • Increased reliability of all weapon systems,
  • Increased autonomy,
  • Decreased number of crew members, and
  • Decreased fatigue of the crew.
The teared generation incorporates following innovations namely:

  • Development and manufacture of armor protection system including unique armor assembly for crew cabin and ammunition magazine, as well as armor assembly of the turret with armament system, automatic loader and places for the commander and gunner; as well as anti-mine protection (optional) and armor protection of all fuel tanks;

Development of new software and installation of contemporary equipment for automated navigation system, and automated fire control system;

  • Redesign of new assemblies of the breech and the breechblock;
  • Redesign of modified automatic loader,
  • Introduction of new chassis with higher mobility and bearing capacity,
  • Development of original system for internal crew communication,
  • Installation of a radar on the weapon for measurement of muzzle velocity
  • Implementation of back-up functions for trail elevation and traverse mechanism

155 mm M03 (NORA K-I) TRUCK MOUNTED ARTILLERY
 
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The variant of Nora SP howitzer displayed at IDEAS 2016 is the 155 mm M03 (NORA K-I).


155 mm M03 (NORA K-I) TRUCK MOUNTED ARTILLERY

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In the past decade the needs of contemporary battlefield particularly pointed out the importance of introducing some subsystems and conceptual solutions. In principle, this was announced on the market parallel to the development of the second generation of NORA system, however full development of the subsystems has been completed in the past several years thus creating the third generation of NORA system. The latest technology in design and manufacture were applied in designing of the third generation of NORA, which resulted in multiple savings in time as well as in the increased accuracy. The weapon is modular, which provides for the delivery of a number of different options depending on the user’s choice.

The third generation NORA incorporates a number of new technical solutions such as complete armor protection of all sides of the vehicle which is most notable on the outside, and which has changed general outside appearance of the system.

The introduction of ballistic protection has increased the probability of survival of the weapon when exposed to fragmentation effect of ordnance and missiles. Apart from protection against fragmentation effect, the applied solution of ballistic protection also provides resistance against ambush or effects of small calibre arms, as well as certain resistance of vital parts of the weapon against antipersonnel and anti-vehicle mines and improvised explosive devices.

Introducing auxiliary power unit (APU) intended for power supply of the all subsystems: elevation and traverse mechanism, automatic loader, firing mechanism, front and rear trails increases autonomous engagement of the weapon. (optional)


“NORA K-I” features the following basic automatic functions:

  • Semiautomatic breechblock,
  • Automatic loader of missiles and powder charges,
  • Electro-hydraulic laying of the weapon in traverse and elevation,
  • Automatic line of sight, (optional)
  • Electric and hydraulic extracting and retracting of front and rear trails,
  • Navigation and orientation system, (GPS optional INS)
  • Fire control system.

DESCRIPTION OF NEW TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS OF THE SUBSYSTEMS APPLIED ON THE THIRD GENERATION NORA

  • The modifications introduced on Nora K-I include the following:
  • Increased speed of assuming firing position and automatic aiming,
  • Increased precision of determination of own position,
  • Increased crew security,
  • Increased weapon mobility,
  • Increased reliability of all weapon systems,
  • Increased autonomy,
  • Decreased number of crew members, and
  • Decreased fatigue of the crew.
The teared generation incorporates following innovations namely:

  • Development and manufacture of armor protection system including unique armor assembly for crew cabin and ammunition magazine, as well as armor assembly of the turret with armament system, automatic loader and places for the commander and gunner; as well as anti-mine protection (optional) and armor protection of all fuel tanks;

Development of new software and installation of contemporary equipment for automated navigation system, and automated fire control system;

  • Redesign of new assemblies of the breech and the breechblock;
  • Redesign of modified automatic loader,
  • Introduction of new chassis with higher mobility and bearing capacity,
  • Development of original system for internal crew communication,
  • Installation of a radar on the weapon for measurement of muzzle velocity
  • Implementation of back-up functions for trail elevation and traverse mechanism

155 mm M03 (NORA K-I) TRUCK MOUNTED ARTILLERY

if NORA deal is signed 100 will be purchased off-the-shelf and upto 400 will be produced in-house with ToT. this means probably end to further purchases of M109A5
 
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if NORA deal is signed 100 will be purchased off-the-shelf and upto 400 will be produced in-house with ToT. this means probably end to further purchases of M109A5
I wonder ... if we are going to manufacture NORA (or whatever wheeled SPH that's picked), then that might mean we'll be manufacturing its 155/52-cal gun too. If so, then this deal could also end future towed howitzer imports too (at least anything heavier than 4,000 kg).
 
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@HAKIKAT

Turkish Army will induct T-155 Firtina. will they replace 200+ M-110 A2?

Whats the future of M-110 A2 in Turkish Army?
 
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@Ulla @Tipu7 @Basel
I was checking used american artillery like M-109 and M-110 in friendly countries for acquisition by PA in emergency situations as replacement in war since PA troops are already trained on them. With the relations between USA and Pak deteriorating, and Pakistan SP Artillery all being US origin since 1947, USA many not replace tracked artillery systems in wars due to embargo. Newer mobile artillery will take take years in induction and training. Moroccan Artillery caught my sight as they have 200+ M-109's and Turkey has 200+ M-110. If possible, its better to strike an understanding before war but embargo is possible in war.
Tracked systems like PLZ-05 and T-155 can be embargo free.

Pakistan fares better in towed artillery inventory but all 155mm systems are US origin, towed and SP. Panter can be excluded due to mixed reviews by PA.
 
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@Ulla @Tipu7 @Basel
I was checking used american artillery like M-109 and M-110 in friendly countries for acquisition by PA in emergency situations as replacement in war since PA troops are already trained on them. With the relations between USA and Pak deteriorating, and Pakistan SP Artillery all being US origin since 1947, USA many not replace tracked artillery systems in wars due to embargo. Newer mobile artillery will take take years in induction and training. Moroccan Artillery caught my sight as they have 200+ M-109's and Turkey has 200+ M-110. If possible, its better to strike an understanding before war but embargo is possible in war.
Tracked systems like PLZ-05 and T-155 can be embargo free.

Pakistan fares better in towed artillery inventory but all 155mm systems are US origin, towed and SP. Panter can be excluded due to mixed reviews by PA.
we are opting for truck chassis based guns in the number of 500 according to some sources! as for M-109 they wont get affected so severely so soon. there are many nations making parts and offering upgrades for them so nothing to worry about!
 
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@Ulla @Tipu7 @Basel
I was checking used american artillery like M-109 and M-110 in friendly countries for acquisition by PA in emergency situations as replacement in war since PA troops are already trained on them. With the relations between USA and Pak deteriorating, and Pakistan SP Artillery all being US origin since 1947, USA many not replace tracked artillery systems in wars due to embargo. Newer mobile artillery will take take years in induction and training. Moroccan Artillery caught my sight as they have 200+ M-109's and Turkey has 200+ M-110. If possible, its better to strike an understanding before war but embargo is possible in war.
Tracked systems like PLZ-05 and T-155 can be embargo free.

Pakistan fares better in towed artillery inventory but all 155mm systems are US origin, towed and SP. Panter can be excluded due to mixed reviews by PA.


hahaha, I was thinking the same when I did read that Turkey has 200 M-109 and would replace them, I think we should not only make contracts for war reserves but also try to acquire, upgrade, refurbish and storage it!
 
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hahaha, I was thinking the same when I did read that Turkey has 200 M-109 and would replace them, I we should not only make contracts for war reserves but also try to acquire, upgrade, refurbish and storage it!
200 M-110, not M-109 :-)

You are right, Pakistan needs lots of equipment for storage as replacements and reserve.
 
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Unlike aircrafts sanction do not effect armor & big guns as it's ammo & spares can be sourced through multiple channels.
American Artillery is not so special in operation when compared with Chinese, Turkish or Russian counter parts.
We have sufficient tracked artillery and wheeled SPA is need of time. We are evaluating multiple wheeled systems and soon we will introduce new artillery system in armed forces.

India is still working to raise tracked SPA in the form of K9. By that time we will maintain our edge by introducing wheeled SPA which is no where to be seen in case of Indian army acquisition.....

@Ulla @Tipu7 @Basel
I was checking used american artillery like M-109 and M-110 in friendly countries for acquisition by PA in emergency situations as replacement in war since PA troops are already trained on them. With the relations between USA and Pak deteriorating, and Pakistan SP Artillery all being US origin since 1947, USA many not replace tracked artillery systems in wars due to embargo. Newer mobile artillery will take take years in induction and training. Moroccan Artillery caught my sight as they have 200+ M-109's and Turkey has 200+ M-110. If possible, its better to strike an understanding before war but embargo is possible in war.
Tracked systems like PLZ-05 and T-155 can be embargo free.

Pakistan fares better in towed artillery inventory but all 155mm systems are US origin, towed and SP. Panter can be excluded due to mixed reviews by PA.
 
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200 M-110, not M-109 :-)

You are right, Pakistan needs lots of equipment for storage as replacements and reserve.

What is use to buying Old guns they have very less range , wont have any use in Artillery dual.
 
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