Turkey presents new type of self-propelled artillery installation

Azerbaijan, Baku, April 30 / Trend, A.Taghiyeva / Yesterday the presentation of new type of domestic self-propelled artillery installation T-155 "Fırtına" was held, the "Hürriyet" newspaper reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the self-propelled artillery installation T-155 "Fırtına" has a length of 12 meters, width - four meters and a weight of 47 tons. The new type installation can reach speeds of up to 66 kilometers per hour and is equipped with a 155-mm gun L-52. Thanks to built-in hydro-pneumatic suspension and an improved system of wheels, T-155 "Fırtına" can move in any ground conditions and maneuver in the water. Construction of the T-155 "Fırtına" is part of a government program aimed at providing the Turkish military with weapons and quipment of domestic production. Turkey managed to achieve a level of self-sufficiency in this area at 54 per cent. Photo by Hürriyet newspaper Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az