Photos ShKH DITA 155 mm howitzer

[Rumcajs]

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[Rumcajs]

 

[TIGREDELAIRE]

interesting vehicle, it is mounted on what chassis? It has an automatic loading system, I guess ...

 

[Fish&Chips]

interesting vehicle, it is mounted on what chassis? It has an automatic loading system, I guess ...

The chassis is a Tatra 8 x 8. Read more here:

DITA 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer, Czech Republic

The DITA 155mm self-propelled gun howitzer from Czech defence company Excalibur Army will be armed with a NATO standard 155mm L45 gun.

www.army-technology.com

 

[TIGREDELAIRE]

thanks a lot @Fish&Chips !

 

[Fish&Chips]

You're welcome. Actually one could say that this thing is the latest incarnation of the venerable DANA self-propelled howitzer.

 

[Rumcajs]

interesting vehicle, it is mounted on what chassis? It has an automatic loading system, I guess ...

This technological demonstrator has Tatra T 815-7 Force chassis but DITA system can be instalated on Tatra VP31 chassis (same like ShKH DANA) as well or on any tracked chassis. Yes it has automatic loading system and only crew of two persons - driver/operator and commander/gunner. In the turret there is site for gunner, but it is designated only for emergency situations or in the case of electronic system failure. Some information you can get from my article here (unforunatelly in Czech):

DITA – nový český příspěvek do rodiny houfnic ráže 155 mm

DITA – nový český příspěvek do rodiny houfnic ráže 155 mm

www.armadninoviny.cz

 

[Rumcajs]

You're welcome. Actually one could say that this thing is the latest incarnation of the venerable DANA self-propelled howitzer.

Well, it has nothing to do with DANA, just conception is simillar and design of cabin is the same like DANA M2, but new barrel with 155/45 mm calliber, new loading system, new turret, new chassis, new engine, new electronic and hydraulic systems etc.
And more, Excalibur Army is working on further new wheeled howitzer with 155 mm 52cal gun with totally different design...

 

[TIGREDELAIRE]

This technological demonstrator has Tatra T 815-7 Force chassis but DITA system can be instalated on Tatra VP31 chassis (same like ShKH DANA) as well or on any tracked chassis. Yes it has automatic loading system and only crew of two persons - driver/operator and commander/gunner. In the turret there is site for gunner, but it is designated only for emergency situations or in the case of electronic system failure. Some information you can get from my article here (unforunatelly in Czech):

DITA – nový český příspěvek do rodiny houfnic ráže 155 mm

DITA – nový český příspěvek do rodiny houfnic ráže 155 mm

www.armadninoviny.cz

Thank you very much for the information, very pertinent!