NORA-B52 M21
155 mm self-propelled gun-howitzer NORA-B52 M21
A modular 155 mm self-propelled gun-howitzer for fire support against tactically, operationally and strategically significant targets, reaching 18.4 km with HE M107, 32.4 km with HE ERFB-BT and 41.1 km with HE ERFB-BB, firing up to 4 rounds per minute with 12 rounds in the autoloader plus 24 in stowage and a crew of five.
Also written: 155
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Specification
| Maximum rate of fire | 4 rounds/min |
|---|---|
| Sustained rate of fire | 3 rounds/min |
| Range with HE 155 mm M107 | 18.4 km |
| Range with HE 155 mm ERFB-BT | 32.4 km |
| Range with HE 155 mm ERFB-BB | 41.1 km |
| On-board ammunition | 12 rounds in autoloader + 24 in stowage |
| Barrel life with regular barrel | 1000 EFC |
| Barrel life with autofrettaged barrel | 1500 EFC |
| Main elevation sector (rearward) | −5° to +65° |
| Auxiliary elevation sector (over cabin) | +20° to +65° |
| Main traverse sector (rearward) | ±30° |
| Auxiliary traverse sector (over cabin) | ±25° |
| Traverse / elevation rate | 6–8°/s |
| Auxiliary weapons | 12.7 mm MG, 6 SGD |
| Crew | 5 |
| Crew protection | STANAG 4569 Level 2 |
| Deployment / redeployment time | 90 / 60 s |
| Gross vehicle weight | 39 t |
| Wheel formula | 8×8 |
| Maximum road speed | 95 km/h |
| Road autonomy | 650 km |
| Operating temperature range | −25°C to +55°C |
| Operating modes | Automatic, semi-automatic and classical manual |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.