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{{Short description|Indian towed howitzer}}
{{Infobox weapon
{{Infobox weapon
| name               = Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
| name = Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
| image             = ATAGS.jpg
| image =  
| image_size         = 300
| image_size = 300
| caption           = ATAGS during firing trails
| caption =  
| type               = [[Howitzer|Towed Howitzer]]
| type = [[Howitzer|Towed Howitzer]]
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| service           =  
| service =  
| wars               = <!-- Production history -->
| wars = <!-- Production history -->
| designer           = [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]] <br />[[Tata Advanced Systems]] <br />[[Bharat_Forge#Kalyani_Strategic_Systems|Kalyani Strategic Systems]]
| designer = [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]]
| number             = 10 (prototypes)<ref name="dnaindia.com">{{cite news|title=Make in India: DRDO takes pride in ATAGS, to be showcased at Republic Day parade|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-takes-pride-in-atags-to-be-showcased-at-republic-day-parade-2295956|work=DNA|agency=ANI|issue=25 January 2022}}</ref>
| number = 7 (prototypes)<ref name="dnaindia.com">{{cite news|title=Make in India: DRDO takes pride in ATAGS, to be showcased at Republic Day parade|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-takes-pride-in-atags-to-be-showcased-at-republic-day-parade-2295956|work=DNA|agency=ANI|issue=25 January 2017}}</ref>
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| length             =  
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| width             =  
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| action             = Auto gun alignment and positioning
| action = Auto gun alignment and positioning
| origin             = [[India]]
| origin = India
| is_ranged         =  
| is_ranged =  
| is_bladed         =  
| is_bladed =  
| is_explosive       =  
| is_explosive =  
| is_artillery       = yes
| is_artillery = yes
| is_missile         = <!-- Service history -->
| is_missile = <!-- Service history -->
| used_by           = [[Indian Army]]
| used_by = [[Indian Army]]
| design_date       = 2013-2017
| design_date = 2010-2014
| manufacturer       = [[Advanced Weapons and Equipment India]] <br />[[Bharat Forge]] <br />[[Tata Power SED]]<ref>{{cite news |title=India's Two Private Firms Win $4.5 Billion Contract To Develop Artillery Gun Systems |url=https://www.defensemirror.com/news/18336/India_s_Two_Private_Firms_Win__4_5_Billion_Contract_To_Develop_Artillery_Gun_Systems#.Y1E1zOTP3Vg |access-date=20 October 2022 |publisher=Defense Mirror |date=26 January 2022}}</ref>
| manufacturer = [[Bharat Forge|Bharat Forge Limited]] <br/>Mahindra Defence Naval System <br/>[[Ordnance Factory Board]] <br/>[[Tata Power SED|Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18336/India_s_Two_Private_Firms_Win__4_5_Billion_Contract_To_Develop_Artillery_Gun_Systems|title=India's Two Private Firms Win $4.5 Billion Contract To Develop Artillery Gun Systems|website=www.defenseworld.net}}</ref>
| unit_cost         =  
| unit_cost =  
| production_date   = 2019
| production_date = 2019
| variants           = <!-- General specifications -->
| variants = <!-- General specifications -->
| weight             = {{convert|18|t}}<ref>{{cite news |title=Trials of advanced artillery gun begin in Pokhran range |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/trials-of-advanced-artillery-gun-begin-in-pokhran-range/articleshow/69510412.cms |work=The Times of India |date=27 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
| weight = {{convert|18|t}}<ref>{{cite news |title=Trials of advanced artillery gun begin in Pokhran range |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/trials-of-advanced-artillery-gun-begin-in-pokhran-range/articleshow/69510412.cms |work=The Times of India |date=27 May 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
| part_length       = 8060 mm
| part_length =   8060 mm
| traverse_diameter = 25 m
| traverse_diameter = 25 m
| crew               = 6-8
| crew = 6-8
<!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->| cartridge         =  
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| caliber           = [[155 mm]] L/52
| caliber = 155 mm x 52 Cal
| barrels           =  
| barrels =  
| rate               = * '''Burst:''' 5 rounds in 60 sec <br/>
| rate = Burst: 3 rounds in 15 sec   Intense: 15 rounds in 3 min   Sustained: 60 rounds in 60 min
* '''Intense:''' 10 rounds in 2 min 30 sec <br/>
| velocity =  
* '''Sustained:''' 60 rounds in 60 min
| range = 48.074 km<ref>{{cite book|title=Aero India|url=https://aeroindia.gov.in/assets/pdf/Export%20Book%20_Final.pdf}}</ref>
| velocity           =  
| max_range = 52.074 km (Using  HE-BB or High Explosive Base Bleed ammunitions)<ref>{{cite news|last=Peri|first=Dinakar|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigenous-artillery-gun-sets-new-record-in-range/article19693728.ece|title=Indigenous artillery gun sets new record in range|work=The Hindu|date=15 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/world-record-gun-salute-to-incoming-defence-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-117090500024_1.html|title=World-record 'gun salute' to incoming defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman|first=Ajai|last=Shukla|date=5 September 2017|work=Business Standard}}</ref>
| range             = 48.074 km<ref>{{cite book|title=Aero India|url=https://aeroindia.gov.in/assets/pdf/Export%20Book%20_Final.pdf}}</ref>
| automation = Servo based elevation and traverse. Electrically operated ammunition handling
| max_range         = 52.074 km (using High Explosive [[Base bleed|Base Bleed]] ammunition)<ref>{{cite news|last=Peri|first=Dinakar|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigenous-artillery-gun-sets-new-record-in-range/article19693728.ece|title=Indigenous artillery gun sets new record in range|work=The Hindu|date=15 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/world-record-gun-salute-to-incoming-defence-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-117090500024_1.html|title=World-record 'gun salute' to incoming defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman|first=Ajai|last=Shukla|date=5 September 2017|work=Business Standard}}</ref> <br/>60 km+ (using Ramjet Propelled Artillery Shell, under development)<ref name="WION">{{cite news |last1=MP |first1=Sidharth |title=IIT-M working on next-gen Ramjet-powered 155mm artillery shells for Indian Army |url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iit-m-working-on-next-gen-ramjet-powered-155mm-artillery-shells-for-indian-army-282090 |access-date=22 August 2022 |publisher=WION |date=21 February 2022}}</ref>
| sights = Thermal sight. Gunners display
| automation         = Servo based elevation and traverse. Electrically operated ammunition handling
<!-- Artillery specifications -->| breech = Screw type
| sights             = Thermal sight Gunners display
| recoil = Electro-rheological/Magneto-rheological
<!-- Artillery specifications -->| breech             = Screw type
| mobility = With towing vehicle 40kmph, Self propelled 12kmph with 95kw APU
| recoil             = Electro-rheological/Magneto-rheological
| elevation = -3 to +75 degree
| mobility           = With towing vehicle 40kmph, Self propelled 12kmph with 95kw APU
| traverse = +/-25
| elevation         = -3/+75°
| traverse           = +/-25°
}}
}}


The '''Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System''' (ATAGS) is a towed 155&nbsp;mm/52 calibre howitzer that is being developed for the [[Indian Army]] by [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]] (ARDE), [[Tata Advanced Systems]] and [[Bharat_Forge#Kalyani_Strategic_Systems|Kalyani Strategic Systems]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kajal |first=Kapil |date=19 October 2022 |title=Defexpo 2022: DRDO unveils indigenous ATAGS |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/defexpo-2022-drdo-unveils-indigenous-atags |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=Janes |language=en}}</ref> [[Bharat Forge]], [[Tata Power SED]] and [[Advanced Weapons and Equipment India]] are manufacturing partners.
The '''Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System''' (ATAGS) is a towed 155&nbsp;mm/52 calibre howitzer that is being developed for the [[Indian Army]] by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and manufactured by [[Bharat Forge]] and [[Tata Power SED]].


==Development==
==Development==
[[File:ATAGS Howitzer.webm|left|thumb|Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)]]
The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project was started in 2013 by DRDO to replace older guns in service in the [[Indian Army]] with a modern 155mm artillery gun.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/155-mm-gun-contract-drdo-entersfray/402834/|title=155-mm gun contract: DRDO enters the fray|first=Ajai|last=Shukla|date=29 July 2010|work=Business Standard}}</ref> DRDO laboratory [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]] (ARDE) partnered with private players [[Bharat Forge Limited (Kalyani Group)|Bharat Forge Limited]], Mahindra Defence Naval System, [[Tata Power SED|Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division]] and public sector unit [[Ordnance Factory Board|Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)]] for this purpose.<ref>{{cite news|access-date=2020-04-13|title=ATAGS to be ready for user trial by early 2017: DRDO|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/atags-to-be-ready-for-user-trial-by-early-2017-drdo/articleshow/53214335.cms|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=14 July 2018}}</ref> It was part of the Development cum Production Partner programme (DCPP) of DRDO.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2021|title=DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project was started in 2013 by DRDO to replace older guns in service in the [[Indian Army]] with a modern 155mm artillery gun.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/155-mm-gun-contract-drdo-entersfray/402834/|title=155-mm gun contract: DRDO enters the fray|first=Ajai|last=Shukla|date=29 July 2010|work=Business Standard}}</ref> DRDO laboratory [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]] (ARDE) partnered with private players [[Bharat Forge]], Mahindra Defence Naval System, [[Tata Power SED]] and public sector unit [[Advanced Weapons and Equipment India]] for this purpose.<ref>{{cite news|access-date=2020-04-13|title=ATAGS to be ready for user trial by early 2017: DRDO|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/atags-to-be-ready-for-user-trial-by-early-2017-drdo/articleshow/53214335.cms|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=14 July 2022}}</ref> With ARDE as the nodal laboratory, development is being assisted by [[Instruments Research and Development Establishment|Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE)]], [[Vehicle Research and Development Establishment |Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE)]], [[Proof and Experimental Establishment |Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE)]], [[Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics |Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)]], and [[Defence Electronics Application Laboratory|Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory]] (DEAL).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kulkarni |first1=Sushant |title=Explained: What is ATAGS, the indigenous howitzer used in Independence Day 21-gun salute? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-atags-indigenous-howitzier-i-day-21-gun-salute-8090428/ |access-date=16 August 2022 |work=The Indian Express |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815073019/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-atags-indigenous-howitzier-i-day-21-gun-salute-8090428/ |archive-date=15 August 2022 |location=Pune}}</ref> It was part of the Development cum Production Partner programme (DCPP) of DRDO.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2021|title=DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-06|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210406075147/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms |archive-date=6 April 2021 }}</ref>


The development of the gun took about 4 years and is expected to be complete by March 2017. The delay in completion of the project was attributed to realization of ordnance and recoil system and supply issue with manufacturing of sub-systems. The gun is expected to start user trials in 2017 and production is expected to start in 2019.<ref name="OFB">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/dhanush-155mm-artillery-gun-a-make-in-india-marvel/|title=Dhanush 155mm Artillery Gun: A "Make in India" Marvel|website=indiandefencereview.com|access-date=20 July 2022}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=Release%20Id%20:147091|title=DRDO Embarked Major Success in Advanced Artillery Gun System|publisher=Press Information Bureau|date=2017-07-14|access-date=2017-01-26|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=Release%20Id%20:154330|title=Projects of DRDO|publisher=Press Information Bureau|date=2016-11-25|access-date=2017-01-26|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/07/india-successfully-tests-new-advanced-artillery-gun-system/|title=India Successfully Tests New Advanced Artillery Gun System|last=Diplomat|first=Franz-Stefan Gady, The|newspaper=The Diplomat|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-26}}</ref>
The development of the gun took about 4 years and is expected to be complete by March 2017. The delay in completion of the project was attributed to realization of ordnance and recoil system and supply issue with manufacturing of sub-systems. The gun is expected to start user trials in 2017 and production is expected to start in 2019.<ref name="OFB">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/dhanush-155mm-artillery-gun-a-make-in-india-marvel/|title=Dhanush 155mm Artillery Gun: A "Make in India" Marvel|website=indiandefencereview.com|access-date=20 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=Release%20Id%20:147091|title=DRDO Embarked Major Success in Advanced Artillery Gun System|publisher=Press Information Bureau|date=2017-07-14|access-date=2017-01-26|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=Release%20Id%20:154330|title=Projects of DRDO|publisher=Press Information Bureau|date=2016-11-25|access-date=2017-01-26|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/07/india-successfully-tests-new-advanced-artillery-gun-system/|title=India Successfully Tests New Advanced Artillery Gun System|last=Diplomat|first=Franz-Stefan Gady, The|newspaper=The Diplomat|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-26}}</ref>


It was first publicly showcased at 68th [[Republic Day Parade|Republic Day parade]] on 26 January 2017.<ref name="dnaindia.com"/> For the first time, an indigenously developed howitzer gun, the ATAGS was included in the 21 gun salute alongside [[Ordnance QF 25-pounder|the British origin 25-pounder]] as part of the [[75th Anniversary of Indian Independence|76th Independence day celebrations]]. Two howitzer were included in the battery that fired the 21 gun salute.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vats |first1=Anushka |title=Explained: ATAGS, The Made-In-India Howitzer Used For 21-Gun Salute On Independence Day 2022 |url=https://english.jagran.com/india/explained-atags-the-madeinindia-howitzer-used-for-21gun-salute-on-independence-day2022-10047503 |access-date=16 August 2022 |date=15 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815095221/https://english.jagran.com/india/explained-atags-the-madeinindia-howitzer-used-for-21gun-salute-on-independence-day2022-10047503 |archive-date=15 August 2022}}</ref> ATAGS is being fast-tracked by Indian Army for induction as of 27 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Philip |first=Snehesh Alex |date=27 September 2022 |title=China threat in mind, Army to order another 100 K9 Vajra howitzers from L&T, more to follow |work=ThePrint |url=https://theprint.in/defence/china-threat-in-mind-army-to-order-another-100-k9-vajra-howitzers-from-lt-more-to-follow/1144787/ |access-date=27 September 2022}}</ref>
It was first publicly showcased at 68th [[Republic Day Parade|Republic Day parade]] on 26 January 2017.<ref name="dnaindia.com"/>


== Design ==
== Design ==
The gun consists of a barrel, breech mechanism, [[muzzle brake]] and recoil mechanism to fire 155&nbsp;mm calibre ammunition with a firing range of 48&nbsp;km. It has an all-electric drive to ensure reliability and minimum maintenance over a long period of time. It has advanced features like high mobility, quick deployability, auxiliary power mode, advanced communication system, automatic command and control system with night capability in direct-fire mode.<ref name=":0" /> The gun is two tons lighter than guns in the same category and is designed to provide better accuracy and range and is capable of firing five successive rounds in short duration. It is compatible with [[Command and control|C3I]] systems like Artillery Combat Command and Control System (ACCCS) called Shakti for technical fire control, fire planning, deployment management, operational logistics management of the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=Release%20Id%20:156049|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2017-01-26|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/ardes-gun-set-to-be-on-display-at-parade-today/articleshow/56789390.cms|title=ARDE's gun set to be on display at parade today - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2017-01-26|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
The gun consists of a barrel, breech mechanism, [[muzzle brake]] and recoil mechanism to fire 155&nbsp;mm calibre ammunition with a firing range of 48&nbsp;km. It has an all-electric drive to ensure reliability and minimum maintenance over a long period of time. It has advanced features like high mobility, quick deployability, auxiliary power mode, advanced communication system, automatic command and control system with night capability in direct-fire mode.<ref name=":0" /> The gun is two tons lighter than guns in the same category and is designed to provide better accuracy and range and is capable of firing five successive rounds in short duration. It is compatible with [[Command and control|C3I]] systems like Artillery Combat Command and Control System (ACCCS) called Shakti for technical fire control, fire planning, deployment management, operational logistics management of the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=Release%20Id%20:156049|title=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2017-01-26|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/ardes-gun-set-to-be-on-display-at-parade-today/articleshow/56789390.cms|title=ARDE's gun set to be on display at parade today - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=2017-01-26|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
=== Ramjet Propelled Artillery Shell ===
[[IIT Madras]] along with [[IIT Kanpur]], ARDE and [[Research Centre Imarat]] (RCI) are working on redesigning an existing 155&nbsp;mm shell using [[ramjet]] propulsion that can cover 60&nbsp;km+ range. It will be made compatible with ATAGS. The shell will use precision guidance kit for trajectory correction. IIT Madras will ensure that [[Munitions India]] can manufacture the shells.<ref name="WION">{{cite news |last1=MP |first1=Sidharth |title=IIT-M working on next-gen Ramjet-powered 155mm artillery shells for Indian Army |url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iit-m-working-on-next-gen-ramjet-powered-155mm-artillery-shells-for-indian-army-282090 |access-date=22 August 2022 |publisher=WION |date=21 February 2022}}</ref>


==Trials==
==Trials==
*DRDO conducted the proof firing of armament for the 155/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System on 14 July 2016. The test was successful.<ref name="Express">{{cite news|title=DRDO's 155 mm x 52 calibre advanced towed artillery gun test fired successfully|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/drdos-155-mm-x-52-calibre-advanced-towed-artillery-gun-test-fired-successfully/317065/|access-date=15 July 2016|publisher=Financial Express|date=14 July 2022}}</ref>
*DRDO conducted the proof firing of armament for the 155/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System on 14 July 2016. The test was successful.<ref name="Express">{{cite news|title=DRDO's 155 mm x 52 calibre advanced towed artillery gun test fired successfully|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/drdos-155-mm-x-52-calibre-advanced-towed-artillery-gun-test-fired-successfully/317065/|access-date=15 July 2016|publisher=Financial Express|date=14 July 2016}}</ref>
*Fully integrated, 155-millimeter artillery gun fired its first rounds of live ammunition at the Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) in Balasore, Odisha on 14 December 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ajai|first1=Shukla|title=Indian gun booms in world's biggest artillery programme|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-gun-booms-in-world-s-biggest-artillery-programme-116121401202_1.html|work=Business Standard|date=15 December 2022}}</ref>
*Fully integrated, 155-millimeter artillery gun fired its first rounds of live ammunition at the Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) in Balasore, Odisha on 14 December 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ajai|first1=Shukla|title=Indian gun booms in world's biggest artillery programme|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-gun-booms-in-world-s-biggest-artillery-programme-116121401202_1.html|work=Business Standard|date=15 December 2016}}</ref>
*During trials in 2017, ATAGS broke the then world record for 155&nbsp;mm/52 calibre gun by firing the round to a distance of 47.2 kilometres. It again registered a maximum distance of 48.074 kilometres with high explosive–base bleed (HE–BB) ammunition, surpassing the maximum ranges fired by any artillery gun system in this category.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/world-record-gun-salute-to-incoming-defence-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-117090500024_1.html|title=World-record 'gun salute' to incoming defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman|last=Shukla|first=Ajai|date=2017-09-05|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-09-05|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigenous-artillery-gun-sets-new-record-in-range/article19693728.ece|title=Indigenous artillery gun sets new record in range|last=Peri|first=Dinakar|date=2017-09-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-02-04|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> This has since been surpassed by [[M777 howitzer|M777]] and later [[M1299 howitzer|M1299]] under US '''Extended Range Cannon Artillery''' (ERCA) program using 58 caliber long barrel, and XM1113 rocket-assisted artillery shell.
*During trials in 2017, ATAGS broke the world record for 155&nbsp;mm gun by firing the round to a distance of 47.2 kilometres. It again registered a maximum distance of 48.074 kilometres with high explosive–base bleed (HE–BB) ammunition, surpassing the maximum ranges fired by any artillery gun system in this category.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/world-record-gun-salute-to-incoming-defence-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-117090500024_1.html|title=World-record 'gun salute' to incoming defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman|last=Shukla|first=Ajai|date=2017-09-05|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-09-05|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigenous-artillery-gun-sets-new-record-in-range/article19693728.ece|title=Indigenous artillery gun sets new record in range|last=Peri|first=Dinakar|date=2017-09-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-02-04|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*The gun successfully completed trials and the manufacturing of first lot of 40 guns is to start soon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-to-get-40-artillery-guns-made-by-drdo/540085.html|title=Army to get 40 artillery guns made by DRDO|last=Tribune|date=Feb 7, 2022}}</ref>
*The gun successfully completed trials and the manufacturing of first lot of 40 guns is to start soon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-to-get-40-artillery-guns-made-by-drdo/540085.html|title=Army to get 40 artillery guns made by DRDO|last=Tribune|date=Feb 7, 2018}}</ref>
*The gun underwent user trials in September 2020 and suffered a major setback with a barrel burst injuring four personnel. Investigations are on to ascertain and solve the problem<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Lt. Gen. J P Singh|first=|date=October 1, 2020|title=ATAGS- A forward step towards Atamnirbharta in defence|work=[[The Financial Express (India)]]|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/atags-a-forward-step-towards-atamnirbharta-in-defence/2095691/|url-status=live|access-date=October 8, 2022}}</ref><ref name="drawingboard">{{cite news|title=indigenous artillery gun may go back to drawing board after barrel burst|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indigenous-artillery-gun-may-go-back-to-drawing-board/articleshow/78324260.cms|work=Economic Times|date=September 26, 2022}}</ref> and in November 2020, after an investigation the gun was cleared for further trials
*The gun underwent user trials in September 2020 and suffered a major setback with a barrel burst injuring four personnel. Investigations are on to ascertain and solve the problem<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Lt. Gen. J P Singh|first=|date=October 1, 2020|title=ATAGS- A forward step towards Atamnirbharta in defence|work=[[The Financial Express (India)]]|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/atags-a-forward-step-towards-atamnirbharta-in-defence/2095691/|url-status=live|access-date=October 8, 2020}}</ref><ref name="drawingboard">{{cite news|title=indigenous artillery gun may go back to drawing board after barrel burst|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indigenous-artillery-gun-may-go-back-to-drawing-board/articleshow/78324260.cms|work=Economic Times|date=September 26, 2020}}</ref> and in November 2020, after an investigation the gun was cleared for further trials
*In June 2021, ATAGS successfully completed trials at {{convert|15,000|ft}} altitude.
*In June 2021, ATAGS successfully completed trials at 15,000&nbsp;ft altitude.
*On May 2, 2022, the ATAGS successfully completed all field trials, paving way for induction into Army.


==Users==
==Users==
* [[Indian Army]] - In August 2018, the Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of 150 ATAGS with an estimated cost of {{INRConvert|3364.78|c}}.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Peri |first1=Dinakar |title=Helicopter deals among ₹ 46,000 crore worth approvals by Defence Acquisition Council |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/helicopter-deals-among-46000-crore-worth-approvals-by-defence-acquisition-council/article24780133.ece |work=The Hindu |date=25 August 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref> The order will be split into lowest and second lowest bidder in 70:30 ratio to increase production rate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Rahul |date=2022-09-27 |title=Indian Army eyes major firepower upgrade to counter China |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-eyes-major-firepower-upgrade-to-counter-china-101664280649581.html |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Indian Army]] - In August 2018, Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of 150 ATAGS with an estimated cost of {{INRConvert|3364.78|c}}.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Peri |first1=Dinakar |title=Helicopter deals among ₹ 46,000 crore worth approvals by Defence Acquisition Council |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/helicopter-deals-among-46000-crore-worth-approvals-by-defence-acquisition-council/article24780133.ece |work=The Hindu |date=25 August 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of equipment of the Indian Army]]
* [[List of equipment of the Indian Army]]
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**[[2S22 Bohdana]]
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**[[PCL-181]]
**[[Type 08#Variants|PLL-09]]
**[[Type 19 155 mm Wheeled Self-propelled Howitzer|Type 19]]
**[[155mm SpGH ZUZANA|ZUZANA]]


==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 11 December 2022

Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
TypeTowed Howitzer
Place of originIndia
Service history
Used byIndian Army
Production history
DesignerArmament Research and Development Establishment
Designed2010-2014
ManufacturerBharat Forge Limited
Mahindra Defence Naval System
Ordnance Factory Board
Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division[1]
Produced2019
No. built7 (prototypes)[2]
Specifications
Mass18 tonnes (18 long tons; 20 short tons)[3]
Barrel length8060 mm
Crew6-8
Caliber155 mm x 52 Cal
BreechScrew type
RecoilElectro-rheological/Magneto-rheological
Elevation-3 to +75 degree
Traverse+/-25
Rate of fireBurst: 3 rounds in 15 sec Intense: 15 rounds in 3 min Sustained: 60 rounds in 60 min
Effective firing range48.074 km[4]
Maximum firing range52.074 km (Using HE-BB or High Explosive Base Bleed ammunitions)[5][6]
SightsThermal sight. Gunners display

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) is a towed 155 mm/52 calibre howitzer that is being developed for the Indian Army by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Forge and Tata Power SED.

Development[edit]

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project was started in 2013 by DRDO to replace older guns in service in the Indian Army with a modern 155mm artillery gun.[7] DRDO laboratory Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) partnered with private players Bharat Forge Limited, Mahindra Defence Naval System, Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division and public sector unit Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for this purpose.[8] It was part of the Development cum Production Partner programme (DCPP) of DRDO.[9]

The development of the gun took about 4 years and is expected to be complete by March 2017. The delay in completion of the project was attributed to realization of ordnance and recoil system and supply issue with manufacturing of sub-systems. The gun is expected to start user trials in 2017 and production is expected to start in 2019.[10][11][12][13]

It was first publicly showcased at 68th Republic Day parade on 26 January 2017.[2]

Design[edit]

The gun consists of a barrel, breech mechanism, muzzle brake and recoil mechanism to fire 155 mm calibre ammunition with a firing range of 48 km. It has an all-electric drive to ensure reliability and minimum maintenance over a long period of time. It has advanced features like high mobility, quick deployability, auxiliary power mode, advanced communication system, automatic command and control system with night capability in direct-fire mode.[11] The gun is two tons lighter than guns in the same category and is designed to provide better accuracy and range and is capable of firing five successive rounds in short duration. It is compatible with C3I systems like Artillery Combat Command and Control System (ACCCS) called Shakti for technical fire control, fire planning, deployment management, operational logistics management of the Indian Army.[14][15]

Trials[edit]

  • DRDO conducted the proof firing of armament for the 155/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System on 14 July 2016. The test was successful.[16]
  • Fully integrated, 155-millimeter artillery gun fired its first rounds of live ammunition at the Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) in Balasore, Odisha on 14 December 2016.[17]
  • During trials in 2017, ATAGS broke the world record for 155 mm gun by firing the round to a distance of 47.2 kilometres. It again registered a maximum distance of 48.074 kilometres with high explosive–base bleed (HE–BB) ammunition, surpassing the maximum ranges fired by any artillery gun system in this category.[18][19]
  • The gun successfully completed trials and the manufacturing of first lot of 40 guns is to start soon.[20]
  • The gun underwent user trials in September 2020 and suffered a major setback with a barrel burst injuring four personnel. Investigations are on to ascertain and solve the problem[21][22][23] and in November 2020, after an investigation the gun was cleared for further trials
  • In June 2021, ATAGS successfully completed trials at 15,000 ft altitude.

Users[edit]

  • Indian Army - In August 2018, Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of 150 ATAGS with an estimated cost of ₹3,364.78 crore (US$390 million).[24]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "India's Two Private Firms Win $4.5 Billion Contract To Develop Artillery Gun Systems". www.defenseworld.net.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Make in India: DRDO takes pride in ATAGS, to be showcased at Republic Day parade". DNA. No. 25 January 2017. ANI.
  3. ↑ "Trials of advanced artillery gun begin in Pokhran range". The Times of India. 27 May 2019.
  4. ↑ Aero India (PDF).
  5. ↑ Peri, Dinakar (15 September 2017). "Indigenous artillery gun sets new record in range". The Hindu.
  6. ↑ Shukla, Ajai (5 September 2017). "World-record 'gun salute' to incoming defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman". Business Standard.
  7. ↑ Shukla, Ajai (29 July 2010). "155-mm gun contract: DRDO enters the fray". Business Standard.
  8. ↑ "ATAGS to be ready for user trial by early 2017: DRDO". The Economic Times. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  9. ↑ "DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector". The Times of India. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "Dhanush 155mm Artillery Gun: A "Make in India" Marvel". indiandefencereview.com. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "DRDO Embarked Major Success in Advanced Artillery Gun System". Press Information Bureau. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  12. ↑ "Projects of DRDO". Press Information Bureau. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  13. ↑ Diplomat, Franz-Stefan Gady, The. "India Successfully Tests New Advanced Artillery Gun System". The Diplomat. Retrieved 26 January 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  14. ↑ "Press Information Bureau". Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  15. ↑ "ARDE's gun set to be on display at parade today - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  16. ↑ "DRDO's 155 mm x 52 calibre advanced towed artillery gun test fired successfully". Financial Express. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  17. ↑ Ajai, Shukla (15 December 2016). "Indian gun booms in world's biggest artillery programme". Business Standard.
  18. ↑ Shukla, Ajai (5 September 2017). "World-record 'gun salute' to incoming defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman". Business Standard India. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  19. ↑ Peri, Dinakar (15 September 2017). "Indigenous artillery gun sets new record in range". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  20. ↑ Tribune (7 February 2018). "Army to get 40 artillery guns made by DRDO".
  21. ↑ "INTERVIEW | Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy". OnManorama. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  22. ↑ Lt. Gen. J P Singh (1 October 2020). "ATAGS- A forward step towards Atamnirbharta in defence". The Financial Express (India). Retrieved 8 October 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ↑ "indigenous artillery gun may go back to drawing board after barrel burst". Economic Times. 26 September 2020.
  24. ↑ Peri, Dinakar (25 August 2018). "Helicopter deals among ₹ 46,000 crore worth approvals by Defence Acquisition Council". The Hindu.
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