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Serbian Nora B-52 155 mm SP HOWs for BA

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1. I am hearing BA is receiving the Serbian Nora B-52 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. Apparently the eqpt has already been shipped. BA may not disclose anything till the guns are in their hand. This will be a much needed addition to BA Arty which so far did not have any heavy guns/hows.

2. Sorry, I have no links to provide. But I am sure details will come up soon.
 
1. I am hearing BA is receiving the Serbian Nora B-52 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. Apparently the eqpt has already been shipped. BA may not disclose anything till the guns are in their hand. This will be a much needed addition to BA Arty which so far did not have any heavy guns/hows.

2. Sorry, I have no links to provide. But I am sure details will come up soon.

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Yes, it is now confirmed. There would be several regiments equipped with this. The variant ordered by BA is the Nora B-52 K1, which is the latest production model. Myanmar Army obtained a few older variant. The Serbs have now manufactured a new ammunition that will fire up to a range of 70 km.
 
Confirmed:
Nora B-52 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Specs and description:
British military magazine “Jane’s Defence Weekly” published fairly lengthy article dedicated to the resurgent Serbian defence industry. Featured in the article were Serbia’s newly developed NORA B-52 self-propelled howitzer, the “Lazar” armored personnel carrier and “Alas” missiles.

Some facts featured by Janes regarding the the B-52 NORA

-Equipped with 36 – 155mm projectiles
-Automatic charging system ensuring high rate of fire.
-Maximum range of up to 41.2 kilometers.
-Future ammunition for the NORA will reach 65 kilometers and a laser-guided projectiles.
-The NOR B-52 only takes a minute to deploy greatly increasing the chances of avoiding return fire from the enemy.
-Includes computerized control system and GPS.
-Crew and weapons are protected by armor providing protection from small caliber bullets, shrapnel and mines.
-Combat weight of 34 tons
-410 horsepower diesel engine with maximum speed of 80 kph and an operating range of up to 1000 kilometers.

Big gun:
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Yep, that is one big gun that you wouldn't want to mess with :lol:

References:
Yugoimport SDPR « Balkan Monitor – A Defence & Security Daily
 
They canceled PLZ-45 deal?

Nope we already have PLZ-45.

PLZ-45 is more like precision guided with lesser range.
PLZ-45 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

PLZ-45 is companied by ZCY45/ZCL45 command vehicle, GCL recon vehicle, 704-1 recon radar system, LLX05K weather radar system, PCZ45 ammunition vehicle, W653 engineering vehicle, CXD45 maintenance vehicle and other support equipments.

When using ERFB rounds, PLZ-45 can reach target 30km away, 39km with ERFB-BB/HE rounds. PLZ-45 can also use NATO M-107 rounds.

Whereas Nora B-52 has a longer range with better mobility. Perfect for Myanmares front. Just more fire power.
 
Its costly compared to buying. But i still think bangladesh should build its own original product for national pride.

But if we can start exporting to African countries, it's worth the capital! Guess what, African countries are always at war and need cheap artillery. We can sell tons of low quality artillery, starting with countries where our UN troops are currently stationed. The Dragon would be averse to that idea, though. And we need the green from them if it's Chinese ToT we're talking about.
 
As far as I know, BA was having only tugged howitzers until it bought this NORA B-52 self-propelled howitzers. BA was in need of this heavy equipment. During 2008 sea encounter with Burma, I was worried about Burmese howitzers that can reach almost to Cox's Bazaar if fired from Sittwe. Now, we can respond in kind.

IA had used their self-propelled heavy howitzers in Kargil war to bombard PA positions in high mountain. Not plane bombings, but parabolic bomardment with howitzers caused PA troops to dislodge.
 
For Indian front as well... India still does not have self propelled artillery :(

No, no, India certainly has self-propelled howitzers, and it has used this in the Kargil war. In fact, IA could not have dislodged PA troops without using these machines. These were placed in between and below two mountains, one of which was occupied by the PA troops. Horizontal distance between PA and Howitzers was quite close. GPS was used to get the positions of both the PA troops and Howitzers. Math calculations were made to decide the angle of firings, so that they go like a parabola or a bow, and hit the PA positions.
 

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