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'''OFB 105mm SPG''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] self-propelled tracked artillery. It has been Developed & Manufactured by Ordnance development centre, [[Ordnance Factory Medak]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sarath 105mm SPG|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sarath-spg.htm|access-date=2021-10-14|website=www.globalsecurity.org}}</ref> | '''OFB 105mm SPG''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] self-propelled tracked artillery. It has been Developed & Manufactured by Ordnance development centre, [[Ordnance Factory Medak]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sarath 105mm SPG|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/sarath-spg.htm|access-date=2021-10-14|website=www.globalsecurity.org}}</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The weapon is based on Sarath's (License produced variant of Russian [[BMP-2]]) hull mounted with Indian towed 105 mm Light field Gun (LFG). The system can stow 42 rounds of ammunition. The artillery can be used to destroy enemy fortification and also in anti tank role. The Original sights of 105 mm LFG have been retained. A [[GPS]] have been provided for navigation. The turret provides level-3 protection for the crew. It was first displayed in February 2010 during DEFEXPO-2010 in New Delhi and it is planned to replace the FV433 Abbot SPG in the [[Indian army]]. | The weapon is based on Sarath's (License produced variant of Russian [[BMP-2]]) hull mounted with Indian towed 105 mm Light field Gun (LFG). The system can stow 42 rounds of ammunition. The artillery can be used to destroy enemy fortification and also in anti tank role. The Original sights of 105 mm LFG have been retained. A [[GPS]] have been provided for navigation. The turret provides level-3 protection for the crew. It was first displayed in February 2010 during DEFEXPO-2010 in New Delhi and it is planned to replace the [[FV433 Abbot SPG]] in the [[Indian army]]. | ||
There is option of composite armour turret to increase protection of crew against 12.7mm weapon. An autoloader along with Fire control system can also be provided to achieve [[Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact]]. TALIN 500 Inertial Navigation System can also be installed to navigate in regions where GPS is unavailable due to terrain masking or enemy jamming. ammunition carrying capacity can also be increased to 92 rounds.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Artillery catogary Indian Army|url=http://fullafterburner.weebly.com/3/category/all|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-14|website=Full Afterburner|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> | There is option of composite armour turret to increase protection of crew against 12.7mm weapon. An autoloader along with Fire control system can also be provided to achieve [[Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact]]. TALIN 500 Inertial Navigation System can also be installed to navigate in regions where GPS is unavailable due to terrain masking or enemy jamming. ammunition carrying capacity can also be increased to 92 rounds.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Artillery catogary Indian Army|url=http://fullafterburner.weebly.com/3/category/all|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-14|website=Full Afterburner|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> | ||
Revision as of 01:19, 2 November 2022
OFB 105mm SPG is an Indian self-propelled tracked artillery. It has been Developed & Manufactured by Ordnance development centre, Ordnance Factory Medak.[1]
Design
The weapon is based on Sarath's (License produced variant of Russian BMP-2) hull mounted with Indian towed 105 mm Light field Gun (LFG). The system can stow 42 rounds of ammunition. The artillery can be used to destroy enemy fortification and also in anti tank role. The Original sights of 105 mm LFG have been retained. A GPS have been provided for navigation. The turret provides level-3 protection for the crew. It was first displayed in February 2010 during DEFEXPO-2010 in New Delhi and it is planned to replace the FV433 Abbot SPG in the Indian army. There is option of composite armour turret to increase protection of crew against 12.7mm weapon. An autoloader along with Fire control system can also be provided to achieve Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact. TALIN 500 Inertial Navigation System can also be installed to navigate in regions where GPS is unavailable due to terrain masking or enemy jamming. ammunition carrying capacity can also be increased to 92 rounds.[2][1]
Specifications
- Caliber: 105mm
- Maximum firing range: 19 km
- Rate of fire: 4 Normal, 6 Intense
- Weight: 16 tonnes
- Range of elevation: -5 to 70 degrees
- Traverse : 360 degrees
- Number of crew: 5
- Time in and out of action: 1 minute
- Ammunition: HE, HEAT, HESH, APDS, smoke, colour
- Ammunition capacity : 42 rounds
- Type of vehicle : Fully tracked, armoured, air portable
- Mobility : 65 kmph
- Sight: 104A Indirect, 106A Direct.[2][1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sarath 105mm SPG". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Artillery catogary Indian Army". Full Afterburner. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
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