ARTILLERY SYSTEMS
PzH 2000
_The Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) tracked self-propelled howitzer
(SPH) is the most powerful tube artillery system in the world and was
developed as a key element for combined arms
warfare.
Moreover, the PzH 2000 is an adaptable weapon system for deployment in both conventional operations and in asymmetric combat, Afghanistan for example, as indirect fire support.
The PzH 2000 is being used by four NATO member countries. More than 330 systems have been produced and supplied by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann to date.
Moreover, the PzH 2000 is an adaptable weapon system for deployment in both conventional operations and in asymmetric combat, Afghanistan for example, as indirect fire support.
The PzH 2000 is being used by four NATO member countries. More than 330 systems have been produced and supplied by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann to date.
RM-70 Modular
__The RM-70 Modular multiple launch rocket system is upgrade of the Czechoslovakian RM-70. This upgrade was jointly developed by Diehel BGT Defence of Germany and Slovakia. Slovakia ordered upgrade of 26 vehicles to the RM-70 Modular standard. First deliveries were made in 2005. This upgrade is also offered for other RM-70 operators.
The RM-70 Modular uses interchangeable rocket pods and is capable of firing either 28 122-mm Grad rockets, or 6 227-mm M270 MLRS rockets. It makes vehicle compatible with NATO munitions. The 122-mm rockets are less capable and are mainly used for training.
The vehicle has an armored cab. It is fitted with new computerized navigation and targeting systems. It is fitted with hydraulic arm, which is used to pick up and replace rocket pods.
The RM-70 Modular is supported by a reloading vehicle, which is based on the same 8x8 chassis. This vehicle carries two reload pods and is also fitted with hydraulic arm.
The RM-70 Modular uses interchangeable rocket pods and is capable of firing either 28 122-mm Grad rockets, or 6 227-mm M270 MLRS rockets. It makes vehicle compatible with NATO munitions. The 122-mm rockets are less capable and are mainly used for training.
The vehicle has an armored cab. It is fitted with new computerized navigation and targeting systems. It is fitted with hydraulic arm, which is used to pick up and replace rocket pods.
The RM-70 Modular is supported by a reloading vehicle, which is based on the same 8x8 chassis. This vehicle carries two reload pods and is also fitted with hydraulic arm.
Artillery Gun Module (AGM)
The mission spectra of the AGM ranges from classical artillery fire support to the deployment as a C-RAM system. In addition, due to its autonomous system character, the AGM is a consequent step towards network-centric warfare. Depending on the weight of the carrier vehicle, the AGM can be strategically deployed by aircraft and is hence a mobile tactical component.
The AGM is equipped with an electrically powered and digitally controlled automatic munition loader for the loading and unloading of the ammunition magazine as well as for the loading of the weapon from the magazine. The system is rounded off by the newly developed magazine for propellants with a corresponding loader which fully automatically loads the propellants. An inductive fuse programming is integrated into the loading sequence.
The AGM is equipped with an electrically powered and digitally controlled automatic munition loader for the loading and unloading of the ammunition magazine as well as for the loading of the weapon from the magazine. The system is rounded off by the newly developed magazine for propellants with a corresponding loader which fully automatically loads the propellants. An inductive fuse programming is integrated into the loading sequence.