Nora B-52 Serbian 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
Nora B-52
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Nora B-52 Serbian 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
Designation
Nora B-52
Alternate Designation
Nora B-52
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Manufacturer
Complex Battle System Factory-Velika Plana
Date of Introduction
2006
Description
The Nora B-52 Serbian 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer was developed to replace older artillery systems in service with the Serbian Army.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
155 mm Howitzer
Engine
Diesel (360 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
80.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
Variants
NORA B-52
Original variant.
NORA B-52K1
An upgraded version of the NORA B-52 SPH, the NORA B-52K1, has a more advanced truck chassis based on a KamAZ 63501 with a redesigned and reinforced cabin.
M03 NORA K1
The M03 NORA K1 is the Gen 3 NORA with modular architecture providing varied delivery with different options as per user requirement.
System
Alternative Designation
Nora B-52
Type
Self-Propelled Howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Configuration
8x8
Manufacturer
Complex Battle System Factory-Velika Plana
Crew
5 ea
Emplacement Time
3 min
Displacement Time
3 min
Dimensions
Length
10.645 m
Width
2.665 m
Height, Transport Configuration
3.2 m
Height, Axis of Fire
3.72 m
Weight, Combat
29,400 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Mercedes-Benz OM 501 LA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
360 hp
Maximum Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
80 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
25 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.6 m
Trench
1.8 m
Fording
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
INA
Type
Howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Breech
semi-automatic horizontal sliding breech mechanism is fitted, which remains open after the first round is fired.
Elevation
+65° (1156 mrad)/-5° (-89 mrad)
Traverse
60° (1067 mrad) (30° left/right)
Rate of FIre
5 rds/min
Maximum Firing Range
Maximum range depends on the projectile/charge combination but a maximum range of 44 km is obtained when firing a standard locally produced HE-extended range full-bore-base-bleed (ERFB BB) projectile. An under-development HE rocket-assisted (RA) BB projectile, which is claimed to have a maximum range of 65 km.
Ammunition
Type
HE; ERFB-BB; HE-RA-BB
Caliber
155 mm
Shell
INA
Armor Penetration
INA
Basic Load
36 ea
Auxiliary Weapon System
Note
1 × roof-mounted 12.7 mm machine gun.
Fire Control System
Computerized FCS
The Fire control system (FCS) incorporates a fire-control computer and a ballistic computer, which using inertial navigation (INS) and orientation data provides gunlaying data. Advns Vega INS systems proved the INS feed for positioning and pointing of the SPH.
Main Gun Stabilization
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
STANAG 4569 Level II on the front and back, STANAG 4569 Level I on the sides, mine protection STANAG 4569 Level 2A and 2B,
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
2×82 mm smoke grenade launcher
Details
Country of Origin
Serbia
Category
Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
N
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.65 m
Width
2.67 m
Height
3.2 m
Weight
29400 kg
Operators (6)
Serbia
Bangladesh
Cyprus
Greece
Kenya
Myanmar
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