Sholef Israeli 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Sholef

Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

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Basic Information

Name

Sholef Israeli 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Designation

Sholef

Alternate Designation

Sholef

Equipment Type

Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Manufacturer

—

Date of Introduction

1984

Description

The Slammer (Sholef) is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer variant of the Merkava with automatic loading system. The gun has a range of 40+ km with ERFB-BB. Two prototypes appeared in 1984 and 1986 but didn't entered production. The Slammer is a heavily armored artillery gun mounted on a modified Merkava Mk 1 chassis. Many of these vehicles are Merkava Mk 1 that were retired after the Merkava Mk 2 and Merkava Mk 3 came into service. The Slammer has a long 52-caliber gun barrel that allows +10% range. Reload speed may be decreased to 1 for one minute every 10 minutes through use of an automatic loader. Ammunition racks are large. The Slammer is ready for autonomous operation (without an FDC) if the target's location is known within 15 seconds of a halt, using GPS, inertial navigation, and an internal fire control computer. The Slammer is also capable of direct fire on the move.

Ground Specifications

Crew 4

Engine Diesel (1 hp)

System

Alternative Designation Sholef

Type Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Crew 4 ea

Chassis Merkava Mk.1

Displacement Time INA

Emplacement Time INA

Dimensions

Hull Length 3.49 m

Width 3.72 m

Length (gun forward) 13.5 m

Height 3.49 m

Weight, Combat 45 tons ton

Automotive

Engine Name Continental AVDS 9AR 1790

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 1 200 hp hp

Cruising Range 500 km

Speed, Maximum Road 60 km/h

Fording Depth With Preparation 2.4 m

Fording 1.38 m

Gradient 60%

Main Gun

System

Name Sholef

Type Self Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Caliber 155 mm

Breech Type semi-automatic wedge

Length, Barrel 52 Calibers

Loader Type Automatic computerised loading system,

Max Rate of Fire 9 rds/min

Muzzle Brake Type Double-baffle

Max Elevation 70 deg

Min Elevation -5 deg

Traverse Range 360 deg

Traverse Left 180 deg

Traverse Right 180 deg

Ammunition

Type Separate loading propellant / projectile

Caliber 155 mm mm

Muzzle Velocity Varies by propellant

Basic Load 75 Projectiles/60 Complete Rounds

Effective Range 45 km

Note Projectile Standard 155mm NATO

Coaxial Weapon System

Note 1 ring mount 7.62mm or 12.7mm for Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Infantry

Fire Control

Name INA

Computerized FCS yes

Direct Fire While Moving the weapon is stabilized and can actually be used for direct-fire while the vehicle is moving

Protection

Hull Armor The hull has the same ballistic protection as the Merkava Mk.1

Turret Armor The armor on the turret is sufficient to defeat small arms fire, shell splinters, blast overpressure, and most heavy machine gun rounds

NBC Protection Over Pressure

Note The armor is augmented by spall liners, and the same overpressure NBC system as the Merkava Mk.1 is fitted

Image Sources

Notes https://en.topwar.ru/17572-tyazhelaya-samohodnaya-gaubica-slammer-sholef-kalibra-155mm.html; http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product3316.html; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sholef-beyt-hatotchan-1.jpg;

Details

Country of Origin Israel

Category Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems

Land > Artillery > Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

—

Width

3.72 m

Height

3.49 m

Weight

45000 kg

Operators (1)

Israel

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