%PDF-1.5 Included are a direct fire anti-tank telescope (OP4M), a panoramic periscopic indirect-fire sight, a dial sight, (PG1M) in a mounting, an angle of sight scale, and a range drum for each charge engraved with the range (distance) scale, coupled to an elevation leveling bubble mounted on dial sight mount. Slowly, they have been transitioning to Nato-standard equipment. 152 mm projectiles, most likely from a 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled Artillery system. Loading Separate Volume, (m3): 0.108 The domestic production of Soviet 152-mm ammunition can significantly increase Ukraine's artillery capacity. endobj 2, Viskyar Planina Str., Location: . 17 projectiles in the area south of the compound, 13 inside or directly above the UN compound, and 4 close to it, altogether 34. <> The gun was employed in the Arab-Israeli Conflict and also in some conflicts in former republics of Soviet Union. Semi-fixed ammunition is separated into two groups of components: the projectile and fuze; and the cartridge case, primer, and one or more propellant charges. 1 0 obj office@arconpartners.net 1943 g. (D-1)) is a Soviet World War II-era 152.4 mm howitzer.The gun was developed by the design bureau headed by F. F. Petrov in 1942 and 1943, based on the carriage of the 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) and using the barrel of the 152 mm howitzer M1938 (M-10).The powerful and mobile D-1, with its wide range of ammunition, significantly . 16 August 2012, around 05:45. The normally maximum range is 17.4km, RAP being greater. Arcon Partners Ltd. operates on the world arms market in full compliance with all resolutions of the UN Security Council and international arms control treaties. Destroying enemy encampments such as log fire emplacements. Date/time of attack: Likely significant structural damage to the apartment building, fragment damage to the bakery, possibly cars and nearby buildings, shattered glass. Base-bleed and rocket-assisted projectiles are typically longer than conventional projectiles, to incorporate the burning charge and the rocket motor respectively. 9 Plant (UZTM) in Sverdlovsk from late 1943 to 1949. The 2S3 Akatsiya (Acacia) is a Soviet-designed self-propelled gun that was first developed in the late 1960s, and entered into service with the Soviet Army in 1971 (Shirokorad, 1996). The howitzer has a maximum range of 20km, with DN1CZ ammunition 25.5km. Hartford International Group Deliver And Supply 152 mm 152 mm High-Explosive Round With Full Charge For D-20, ML-20. One can assume that Russia resumed production of 152mm artillery ammunition based on images that have been posted online. Type of composition: Brass/Steel, Completing units MSTA-S entered service with the Russian Army in 1989. Paul Sonne. The powerful and mobile D-1, with its wide range of ammunition, significantly increased the firepower and breakthrough abilities of Red Army tank and motor rifle formations. The projectiles are believed to have been 152 mm HE projectiles fired from a 2S3 Akatsiya weapon system. Suitable weapons: 152 mm gun-howitzer D-20 and howitzer-gun ML-20, Note: The manufacturer can change the packing. 152 mm round for 2S19-MSTA gun. Caliber (mm): 152 A license was quickly purchased and production in Russia began in 1892 at the Obukhov factory. The ammunition is interchangeable with that used with other 152 mm guns . Muzzle velocity, (m/s): 655 About a kilometre from Gazas northern border, on the western edge of Beit Hanoun, along a bypass road linking Gaza City with the Erez Crossing into Israel. Shelling took place in and around the apartment complex, and also hit the surrounding area, i.e. . SP 1,938 + 4,260 in store: 122mm 150 2S1 Gvozdika; 152mm 1,728: 800 . The majority of ammunition fired by artillery systems is either semi-fixed or separate loading. Date/time of attack: Casualties: The ammunition is interchangeable with that used with other 152mm guns, although the more modern ones also have a third, much larger cartridge. The main portfolio of companies belonging to the group covers the entire life cycle of ammunition, radio navigation systems for airports and the production of special custom containers, mobile and air traffic control towers. As the CIR's release mentions "ingredients of military property" , alongside weapons and ammunition, Poland may also decide to deliver pieces of . Time to set up for combat was about two minutes. The newer motorised infantry formations, however, are reliant to a large extent on towed guns such as the 152 mm D-20 or Msta-B, a towed version of the self-propelled 2S19. Each projectile is fitted with a fuze, either at the time of manufacture or, more commonly, prior to firing. Main Products: All types of pistol and revolver ammunition, Rifle ammunition, artillery ammunition, mortar ammunition, . Weight of bursting charge, (kg): 6.5 These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Body type of composition: Steel At least one shop was damaged and the front and reception area of the Balsam hospital. 30 July 2014, around 04:40. One of the projectiles killed seven members of the same family, including five children. Four civilians, including two children were killed on 24 July; dozens wounded throughout the duration of shelling. Map of the area: Multiple attacks took place between 24 and 28 July 2006. Non-state actors such as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq and Syria, have successfully captured artillery guns from conventional military forces and employed these in support of their own aims. From a technical and tactical point of view, the D-1 project provided the Red Army (RKKA) corps artillery with a modern 152mm howitzer, which combined both good mobility and firepower. Different types of projectile bodies use different types of steel alloys. A public beach in Beit Lahia, Gaza, Palestine. This ammunition has also been effective in; Disabling enemy personnel. Upon impact, these elements combine to create a focused force with devastating destructive potential. tracked base, 405 hp engine, speed - 56 km/h, power reserve - 350 km. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; A more detailed map of the area could not be found, but from satellite imagery provided by Google, it is evident that the Jabaliya neighbourhood where the school is located is a densely built-up and populated area. Russia targeted Ukrainian ammunition to weaken Kyiv on the battlefield. [3][4] Russian forces have started deploying the weapons from storage. 5 case studies were selected for this report on the basis of the confirmed use of these weapons, the accuracy of documentation, and to geographical distribution of conflicts across the weapon studies. It is named after Charles E. Munroe, who discovered it in 1888 and while it is predominantly used in ballistic weapons systems it began life as a tool for mining and manufacture. 2A36 "Giatsint - B". 9'j`Aw@P+_ {qbKh5l 9Fq5;Py@{7E^m"hO}hp8*Cc)2|~- <> pressure, (kg/sm2): 2 350, Main ballistic parameters Multiple over several attacks. News & Events; Careers; Multimedia; Contact. Earlier, John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, said that North Korea secretly supplied large batches of artillery shells to the Russian Federation for the war against Ukraine. It can also be used for making passages in mine fields and defense wirings. Date/time of attack: Number of munitions fired: A German howitzer with characteristics similar to those of the D-1 the 15 cm sFH 36 did not reach mass production. 8 projectiles; 6 from across the border and 2 from a warship. MSM GROUP is a company covering subsidiaries with a portfolio in the field of defense and civil industry. If a large traverse is required, small jacks on each trail leg are rotated downwards, and the trails jacked up until the main wheels are lifted clear of the ground and the bogey wheels mounted on each trail leg swung downwards and the trail jacks raised, the carriage is then traversed, and the trail jacks re-used to lift the bogey wheels and then place the piece back on its main wheels. However, because these shells have passed their expiry dates, a portion of the ammunition is either completely useless or fails to exhibit the stated indicators. The later attacks are reported to have caused dozens of casualties, but the majority of families evacuated the complex after the first few attacks, so the number of casualties is probably lower than would otherwise be the case. 13 General Parensov Str. 152 mm HE ER BB. The new gun-howitzer, was a replacement of the pre-war ML-20 gun-howitzer (the 152mm howitzer M1937) and various World War II era 152mm field howitzers, Model 09/30, Model 1910/30, Model 1938 M10 and Model 1943 D-1. But hey, somethings better than nothing, right? Maybe still more shells fired from Russian systems, but the munitions Ukraine obtains from the US are guided, and hence 20x as effective each. For more information, please see our The jack is folded upwards, lugs on the ring cradle engage the jack base and two tensioners fixed to the saddle support are hooked to the cradle, these are tightened to lock the cradle onto the jack base. From the inscription of marking on the cartridge case, it can be determined that this is 152-mm ammunition OF-32. Artillery guns are designed to provide fire support for armour and infantry forces by firing munitions at greater distances than small arms and light weapons. //-->, with Jammer-carrying Projectile Starshel. By Soviet definition, a 152mm howitzer is 'medium'-calibre artillery. In 1944, the rifle corps of the Red Army had one artillery regiment each. Box girder section split trail legs are hinged to the cradle support, with bolts to lock them into either the open or closed position. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; The G-530 could not be fired with a "full" charge without putting the crew at risk of having the shell explode in the barrel. This weapon system is fitted with a digital fire control system and can fire the Excalibur (a GPS/inertial navigation guided projectile). The Polish Land Forces inventory includes the Czech-made 152mm Dana wheeled self-propelled howitzer, 111 of which are in service. Artem in Ukraine had a production line of 152 mm shells. This means that the projectile is travelling at a higher velocity, and therefore has a longer range, than a conventional projectile. endobj Its GRAU index is 52-P-546. ANTOS-LR. The same can be said of the US 155-mm howitzer M1 (14,600 meters, 5,800 kilograms) or the 149mm howitzer manufactured by the Italian Ansaldo (14,250 meters, 5,500 kilograms). Ammunition Production of ammunition Russia War with Russia. 155 mm HE M107. Remarks: Between 1897 and 1901 some 219 of the 6" (15.2 cm) guns were built. The works were carried out by the forces of the Ukroboronprom State . You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Encyclopedia of the Soviet Artillery, Ballistic Tables for the 152 mm Howitzer M1943, Kolomietz M. V. - KV. In some cases, munitions may feature a combination of auxiliary propulsion methods, such as a combined base-bleed and rocket motor approach. Those could be merged to form artillery divisions.[3]. Over 100 civilians killed and another 100 injured. 152 mm and 155 mm artillery guns form a staple in nearly all state armed forces of moderate size or larger.