HM-41
HM-41 is an Iranian howitzer which is claimed to be based on the American M114. In appearance, it is very similar to the South Korean KH179. It has a 155 mm/39 calibre barrel with a muzzle brake to lessen the recoil.[1] According to Iranian sources, the 155 mm/39 calibre HM41 weighs 6,890 kg and firing a rocket-assisted High-Explosive (HE) projectile, a maximum range of 30,000 m can be achieved. Firing an unassisted HE projectile, a maximum range of 22,000 m can be obtained. This is an improvement as compared to the M114. The Howitzer has been offered for export. But no country is known to be using it except Iran.[2]
| HM-41 155mm Howitzer | |
|---|---|
 Illustration of HM 41 | |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | combat: 6,890 kg |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
| Recoil | Hydro-pneumatic |
| Carriage | tripod |
| Elevation | 0° to 66° |
| Traverse | 25° right, 23.5° left |
| Rate of fire | 4 round per minute |
| Effective firing range | 22 km |
| Maximum firing range | 30–34 km (with rocket assisted ammunition) |
A wheeled self-propelled version is reported to be under development. The first prototype was finished in 2011.[3]
In 2012, Iran unveiled laser guided Basir 155 mm artillery shells which were tested by an HM 41 howitzer.[4]
Users
References
- "Modlex product: MXF03-000350 HM41-155 mm Howitzer". modlex.ir. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- "DIO 155 mm 39-calibre HM41 howitzer (Iran) - Jane's Armour and Artillery". Janes.com. 9 March 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 31 August 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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