Howitzers used by Indian Artillery Regiment
Dhanush Howitzer
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| Dhanush Howitzer |
Origin : India
It is a 155 mm 45 Caliber gun made by OFB. Confirmed order for 24 guns as of June 2016.
The design is based on Bofors, now Haubits FH77 which India acquired in the 1980s. Designed by OFB and ARDE between 2010-2013.Indian army planing Bulk Production of this howitzer, about 414 Dhanush by year 2020 and Unit cost of this Howitzer will be around Rs 14 crore.
Specifications
Crew : 6-8
Rate of fire : Burst:3 rounds in 15sec Intense: 15 rounds in 3 minutes Sustained: 60 rounds in 60 min
Maximum firing range : 38 Km
M777 Howitzer
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| M777 Howitzer |
Origin : USA
The M777 howitzer is a towed 155mm artillery piece since 2005. It made its combat debut in the War in Afghanistan. The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems. It Weigh around 4,200 kg and require a Crew of about 8 people. The Maximum Rate of fire is about 5 rpm with Effective firing range of 40km.
Controversy in buying M777 between India and US
The Indian Army has also announced plans to acquire 145 guns for ₹30 billion (US$446 million), but purchase plans were overtaken when the procurement process was restarted in July 2010. India's Ministry of Defence cleared the proposal for buying 145 guns for $660 million on 11 May 2012 through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route of the US government. On 2 August 2013, India requested the sale of 145 M777 howitzers for $885 million. On 24 February 2014 the purchase was again postponed. On 11 May 2014 the purchase was cleared by India's Defence ministry. On 11 July 2014, the Government of India announced that it would not order the guns because of cost issues. On 22 November 2014, the selection process was restarted under the "Make In India" program. On 13 May 2015, The defence ministry approved Rs 2,900 crore to buy 145 American M-777 ultralight howizers from USA. On 15 December 2015, the Indian Ministry of Defence said it was keen on placing a follow-up order of 500 more M777 guns. On June 26, 2016, it was announced that 145 guns will be purchased by India for $750 million.Haubits FH77/B
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| Bofors Indian Army |
Origin : Sweden
FH77 is a Swedish 155 mm howitzer. It was developed and manufactured by Bofors. 410 acquired from 1986–1991. To be replaced in near future by Dhanush Howitzer .
Specification
Weight : 11,500 kg
Crew : 9 to 14
Rate of fire : 4 rounds in 9 seconds, 6 rounds in 25 seconds, sustained 3 rpm for 20 minutes
Effective firing range : 21 km
Feed system : hydraulically powered flick rammer assisted loading
Engine : Volvo B20 APU having Speed of 6 km/h
Controversy in India
The Bofors scandal was a major political scandal that occurred between Sweden and India during 1980s and 1990s, initiated by Congress politicians and implicating the Indian prime minister, Rajiv Gandhi, and several other members of the Swedish and Indian governments, who were accused of receiving kickbacks from Bofors AB for winning a bid to supply India's 155 mm field howitzer.
This resulted in India not exercising the option for 48 additional FH77B.
M-46
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| M-46 Artillery |
Origin : Soviet Union and Israel
The 130 mm towed field gun M-46 is a manually loaded, towed 130 mm artillery manufactured by Soviet Union in the 1950s. For many years, the M-46 was one of the longest range artillery systems around, with a range of more than 27 km.
M-46 130 mm Howitzer guns of Indian army got upgraded to 155 mm standard by Soltam. In March 2000, Soltam won a contract worth $47,524,137 for upgrading 180 Indian M-46s to M-46S standard. M-46S - This is an upgrade of M-46 carried out by Soltam Systems Ltd. The original barrel is replaced by a new model of 155/45mm for a range of 25.8 to 39 km.
Indian Variant of M-46
SP-130 Catapul - Indian-designed self-propelled version, mounted on the hull of the Vijayanta tank.Metamorphosis IOB M46 FG - Another 155 mm upgrade of the M-46, this one designed by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). The upgraded M-46 has a range of 39 km.
D-30 Howitzer
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| D-30 Howitzer |
Origin : Soviet Union
The 122-mm howitzer D-30 is a Soviet howitzer that first entered service in the 1960s. The D-30 has a maximum range of 15.4 kilometers, or over 21 km using RAP ammunition. In Indian army it got replaced by the M-46 of Soviet Union.
Field Guns used by Indian Artillery Regiment
S-23 180 mm gun
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| S-23 180mm Gun |
Origin : Soviet Union
Current Status : Decommissioned from Indian army
The 180 mm gun S-23 was a Soviet heavy gun of Cold War era. It was developed in the early 1950s, with the design based on naval guns.
Specifications of 180 mm gun S-23
Weight : 21,450 kg
Length : 10.48 m with barrel withdrawn for transport.
Barrel length : 8.8 m (28 ft 10 in)
Width 2.99 m (9 ft 10 in)
Crew : 16
Shell : HE, Nuclear-capable
Caliber : 180 mm
Rate of fire : 1 rpm maximum;
Effective firing range : 30.4 km
Maximum firing range : 43.8 km
Sights : S-85 mechanical sight, PG-1M panoramic sight and MVShP direct sight
Indian Field Gun MK 1/2/3
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| Indian Field Gun MK1/2/3 |
Origin : India
The 105 mm Indian Field Gun was designed by the ARDE, in 1972. It is a towed variant of the British L13 105mm howitzer as mounted on the FV433 Abbot. This gun weigh around 396kg and Maximum firing range of 17km.
Current Status : Being upgraded with digital FCS and INS, to extend the range up to 30 km with bleed base.
Light Field Gun
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| Light Field Gun |
Origin : India
Status : Inducted 105mm gun. ongoing upgrade.
These guns are mounted on OFB 105mm SPG, weapon based on Sarath's (BMP-2) hull. The system can stow 42 rounds of ammunition, which is going to be increased to 90 rounds. The artillery can be used to destroy enemy fortification and also in anti tank role. A GPS have been provided for navigation.
Range of Light field Gun is around 19 km.
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