TR-F1 French 155mm Towed Howitzer
TR-F1
Towed Gun
Other
Basic Information
Name
TR-F1 French 155mm Towed Howitzer
Designation
TR-F1
Alternate Designation
TR-F1
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
Nexter
Date of Introduction
1984
Description
The TR-F1 French 155mm Towed Howitzer was showcased in 1979 at the Eurosatory arms trade show, as a replacement for Armée de Terre's BF-50. Giat produced it from 1984 to 1993.
Ground Specifications
Crew
8
System
Alternative Designation
TR-F1
Type
Towed Howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Carriage
Wheeled Split-trail
Crew
8 ea
Manufacturer
Nexter (ex Giat Industries)
Elevation
−6° to +66°
Traverse
27° left / 38° right
Rate of Fire
3 shots in 15 s., 6 shots/min. (because it is necessary to let the tube cool down)
Effective Firing Range
24 km (15 mi) with
high-explosive shells
30 km (19 mi) with
long-range ammunition
Emplacement Time
2 min
Displacement Time
2 min
Dimensions
Length
10.0 m
Barrel Length
6.2 m
Width
3.09 m Traveling
Height
1.79 m Traveling
Weight, Combat
10.52 tons
Ammunition
Capacity of Tractor
56 rounds, 32 on pallets and 24 in racks.
Note
Can fire all 155 mm ammunition (the normal ammunition is the high-explosive shell).
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Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
3.09 m
Height
1.79 m
Weight
10520 kg
Operators (6)
France
Ukraine
Cyprus
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Taiwan
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