Sunday, November 15, 2020

China- SH-15

 Source: World Action and Reaction News (Hindi)

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The SH-15 is a 155mm howitzer used by Chinese artillery units. The howitzer was first introduced at the 2018 Zhuhai Air Show in Guangdong, China. 

It is mounted on a chassis of a 6×6 Shaanxi truck. It is provided with a semi-automatic loading system. When moving, the ordnance is held in position by a clamp located to the immediate rear of the cab, which is operated by remote control. When the SH15 is deployed in firing position, two large spades are lowered at the rear to provide a more stable firing platform, fo facilitate a high rate of fire.

The SH15 has a maximum firing range of 20 km with standard ammunition and 53 km with a rocket-assisted projectile. The maximum rate of fire is 4 to 6 rounds per minute. It is compatible with all standard 155 mm NATO ammunition, as well as indigenous ammunition.