ALEKSANDAR
ALEKSANDAR 155 mm self-propelled howitzer
A fully automated 155 mm self-propelled fire support artillery weapon formed by integrating a 52-calibre JBMOU-compliant weapon module with a 23-litre chamber onto an 8x8 chassis, controlled from the vehicle cabin, with a 12-round automatic loader plus 12 rounds on the vehicle, MRSI of 4 rounds at 25 km, 6 rounds per minute and up to 52 km range with VLAP projectiles.
Also written: 155
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Specification
| Barrel length (standard / longer-range) | 52 / 52 calibres |
|---|---|
| Powder-chamber volume (standard / longer-range) | 23 / 25 L |
| Range with ERFB projectile (standard / longer-range) | 32.5 / 37.5 km |
| Range with ERFB-BB projectile (standard / longer-range) | 41.5 / 49 km |
| Range with VLAP projectile (standard / longer-range) | 52 / 62 km |
| Ammunition compatibility | All types of 155 mm ammunition |
| MRSI capability | 4 rounds at 25 km |
| Maximum rate of fire | 6 rounds/min |
| Loading | Fully automatic with manual back-up |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weapon ammunition set | 12 rounds in the automatic loader + 12 on the vehicle |
| Navigation and positioning | Inertial navigation with back-up satellite navigation (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
| Orientation system | Fully automatic fire-data setting with error <1 mil |
| Ready to fire | 60 s |
| Ready to retreat | 60 s |
| Field of action in traverse | ±30° |
| Field of action in elevation | −5° to +65° |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.