Merkava Howitzer Sholef – Photos & Video

フォトギャラリー メルカバ榴弾砲, Two prototypes of Sholef (“Slammer”, Hebrew slang for “Gunslinger”) 155 mm self-propelled howitzer with automatic loading system were built by Soltam in 1984–1986. The 45-ton vehicle had a long 155 mm gun barrel giving a range of 45+ km. Using GPS, inertial navigation, and an internal fire control computer, it was also capable of direct fire while on the move. It never 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 155 mm self-propelled howitzer is based on a modified Merkava MBT chassis fitted with a new welded steel turret, designed by Soltam Systems. Development commenced in the 1970s. The project was considered of high national priority and incorporated the newest technological developments. Instead the Israeli Defense Forces selected an upgraded version of American M109 howitzer.

ソース： ウィキペディアのメルカバ榴弾砲 Sholef

The Merkava Howitzer Sholef is a self-propelled artillery system developed by Israel Military Industries (IMI) based on the Merkava Mark I tank chassis. The Sholef, which means “slammer” in Hebrew, was designed to provide long-range fire support for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in various combat scenarios. The Sholef features a 155 mm/L52 gun with an automatic loader, capable of firing up to 10 rounds per minute at a maximum range of 40 km. The Sholef can also fire guided munitions, such as the M982 Excalibur and the Krasnopol, for increased accuracy and lethality. The Sholef has a crew of four: commander, driver, gunner and loader.
The Sholef is protected by a modular armor system, similar to the Merkava tank, which can withstand hits from anti-tank weapons and mines. The Sholef also has a sophisticated fire control system, a laser rangefinder, a thermal imaging sight, and a GPS navigation system. The Sholef can operate independently or as part of a networked artillery system, receiving target data from drones, satellites, or other sources. The Sholef was first introduced in the late 1980s and has been used by the IDF in several conflicts, such as the Second Lebanon War and the Gaza War. The Sholef is considered one of the most advanced and effective self-propelled howitzers in the world.