
155mm Howitzer M50 BF | |
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| Zemlja | Francuska |
| Ulogu | Haubica |
| Proizvodi | Nepoznato |
| Izgradio | 1080 |
Čaj model 50 155mm haubica, takođe poznat kao OB-155-50 BF, je francuska haubica kalibra 155 mm, 23 kalibra. To je bila prva francuska artiljerijska jedinica od Drugog svetskog rata, a ušla je u službu 1952. godine. U Francuskoj je zamenjen topom TRF1, ali je ostao u službi u francuskoj rezervi do kasnih 1990-ih, kao i u drugim vojskama.
Izvor: 155mm haubica M50 BF na Vikipediji
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Operational Context and Development
Čaj M-50 155mm (often referred to with the suffix BF for its French Bofors-influenced heritage) was a creative Israeli solution to a lack of mobile heavy artillery. By taking the powerful French Obusier de 155 mm Modèle 50 and mounting it onto a heavily modified M4 Šerman tank chassis, the IDF created a highly capable self-propelled gun. This vehicle saw extensive combat during the War of Attrition and the Yom Kippur War, where its ability to reposition quickly proved vital in avoiding counter-battery fire.
| Attribute | Standard Specification (M-50 155mm) |
|---|---|
| Ulogu | Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) |
| Chassis | Modified M4 Sherman (M4A4 or M4A3) |
| Primary Armament | 155mm Obusier Modèle 50 (L/30) |
| Maximum Range | Approx. 17,600 to 23,300 meters (depending on shell) |
| Posada | 8 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, 5 Loaders) |
| Combat Weight | 31 Tonnes |
| Motor | Cummins VT 8-460-Bi Diesel (460 hp) |
| Top Speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) |
Design Characteristics and Firepower
- The “Sherman” Modification: To balance the weight of the massive 155mm gun, the engine was moved forward to the front-right of the hull, and the rear was converted into an open-topped firing compartment.
- Firepower: The Modèle 50 gun featured a large slotted muzzle brake to handle the recoil. It could fire a 43 kg (95 lb) HE shell with high lethality.
- Elevation and Arc: The gun provided a high elevation range of -4° to +69°, allowing it to function both as a direct-fire weapon in emergencies and a high-angle howitzer for indirect support.
- Manual Operation: Despite its size, the loading and aiming were manual, requiring a large crew of five loaders to maintain a sustained rate of fire of 2 rounds per minute.
Mobility and Combat Service
- HVSS Upgrade: Most M-50s were upgraded with Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) and wider tracks to better manage the vehicle’s increased weight over soft desert sand.
- Open-Topped Design: While the armor protected the crew from small arms and splinters from the front and sides, the open top left them vulnerable to overhead bursts and weather.
- Deployment: The M-50 was the workhorse of Israeli artillery until the arrival of the fully enclosed American M109 Paladin. Even then, many remained in reserve units well into the late 1980s.
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