155 mm FH 77B05 L52
The towed autonomous howitzer
The FH 77B05 L52 is a further development of the successful FH 77B02 L39 howitzer system.

The system meets or supersedes all requirements for a modern, towed artillery system, which is made possible through a number of improvements.

The longer barrel and larger chamber volume result in extended firing range of more than 40 km and enable firng of the next generation smart ammunition.

Onboard ballistic computer enabling calculating firing data, automatic laying and firing control, automatic input of ammunition data and meteorological data.

The FH 77B05 L52 has its own land navigation system, eliminating the need for surveying and alignment giving the complete system a very low LCC.
Data:
  • Barrel - 155 mm, 52 calibre.
  • Burst rate of fire - 3 rds/13 seconds.
  • Sustained rate of fire - 78 rds within 25 minutes.
  • Intense rate of fire - 5 rds/30 seconds (9 rds/minutes).
  • Weight - 13.1 tons.
  • Elevation - -3 to + 70 degrees.
  • Traverse -/+ 25 degrees in all elevations.
  • Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) capability, up to 5 hits in a target within 5 seconds from one howitzer.