Advanced towed artillery gun system
| Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Towed howitzer |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Indian Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | ARDE |
| Designed | 2010-2014 |
| Manufacturer | Tata Power SED Kalyani Group [1][2] |
| Produced | 2019 |
| No. built | 1 (prototype)[3] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12000kg[4] |
| Length | 52 Caliber 8060 mm |
| Barrel length | 6975 mm |
| Crew | 6-8 |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
| Breech | Screw type |
| Recoil | Electro-rheological/Magneto-rheological |
| Elevation | -3 to 70 degree |
| Traverse | +/-25 |
| Rate of fire | Burst:3 rounds in 15sec Intense: 15 rounds in 3 minutes Sustained: 30 rounds in 60 min |
| Effective firing range | 40 km[5] |
| Maximum firing range | 45 km[6] |
| Sights | Thermal sight. Gunners display |
The DRDO 155 mm/52 calibre artillery gun is a towed howitzer being developed for the Indian Army.
Development
The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project was started in 2013 by DRDO to replace older guns in service in the Indian Army with a modern 155mm artillery gun.[7] Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) partnered with Kalyani Group, Tata Power and OFB for this purpose.[8]
The development of the gun took about 4 years and is expected to be complete by March 2017. The delay in completion of the project was attributed to realization of ordnance and recoil system and supply issue with manufacturing of sub-systems. The gun is expected to start user trials in 2017 and production is expected to start in 2019.[4][9][10][11]
It was first publicly showcased at 68th Republic Day parade on 26 January 2017.[12]
Design
The gun consists of a barrel, breech mechanism, muzzle brake and recoil mechanism to fire 155 mm calibre ammunitions with a firing range of 40km. It has an all electric drive to ensure reliability and minimum maintenance over a long period of time. It has advanced features like high mobility, quick deployability, auxiliary power mode, advanced communication system, automatic command and control system with night capability in direct fire mode.[9] The gun is two ton lighter than guns in the same category and is designed to provide better accuracy and range and is capable of firing five successive rounds in short duration. It is also compatible with ACCCS-Shakti command and control network of the Indian Army.[13][14]
Trials
- DRDO conducted the proof firing of armament for the 155/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System on 14 July 2016. The test was successful.[15]
- Fully integrated, 155-millimeter artillery gun fired its first rounds of live ammunition at the Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) in Balasore, Odisha on 14 December 2016. [16]
See also
References
- ^ https://sputniknews.com/asia/201701261050013124-india-gives-private-companies-contract/
- ^ http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18336/India_s_Two_Private_Firms_Win__4_5_Billion_Contract_To_Develop_Artillery_Gun_Systems
- ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-takes-pride-in-atags-to-be-showcased-at-republic-day-parade-2295956.
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- ^ a b "Press Information Bureau". Retrieved 2017-01-26.
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- ^ Diplomat, Franz-Stefan Gady, The. "India Successfully Tests New Advanced Artillery Gun System". The Diplomat. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
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- ^ "Press Information Bureau". Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "ARDE's gun set to be on display at parade today - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "DRDO's 155 mm x 52 calibre advanced towed artillery gun test fired successfully". Financial Express. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ "DRDO's Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), achieves "major milestone" - Indian Defence Research Wing". Indian Defence Research Wing. 2016-12-15. Retrieved 2016-12-15.