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COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa Witnesses The Induction Ceremony Of Hi-Tech SH-15 Nuclear-Capable Self-Propelled Howitzer Into PAKISTAN ARMY Corps Of Artillery:
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa witnessed the induction ceremony of CHINESE-made state of the art and hi-tech Nuclear-Capable SH-15 Self-Propelled Howitzer into the PAKISTAN ARMY Corps of Artillery on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, PAKISTAN ARMY Media Wing Head DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar said in an official statement.
According to the details, PAKISTAN ARMY CHIEF (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is on an official visit to the Lahore, witnessed the induction ceremony of SH-15 Self-Propelled Howitzer that is fully capable to fire Nuclear Capable cannon at its adversary at short notice.
PAKISTAN has received undisclosed numbers of this state of the art, cutting-edge and hi-tech SH-15 Nuclear-Capable and Self-Propelled Howitzers from its All Weather Ally and IRON BROTHER CHINA.
On the occasion, the CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed deep satisfaction on the induction of such hi-tech Nuclear-Capable Howitzer in PAKISTAN ARMY Arsenal.
“Induction of these most modern guns with increased range, battlefield mobility and accuracy would assuredly enhance the operational preparedness of PAKISTAN ARMY,” DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar quoted PAK ARMY CHIEF (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
“CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed satisfaction on induction of this state of the art weapon system to meet the future battlefield challenges,” DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar quoted PAK ARMY CHIEF (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the induction of such cutting-edge, hi-tech and state of the art SH-15 Self-Propelled Nuclear-Capable Howitzer is a formidable weapon that can easily fulfill all the future battlefield requirements.
Earlier on arrival at the Lahore Garrison, PAKISTAN ARMY CHIEF (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was warmly welcomed, greeted and received by the Corps Commander Lahore Lieutenant General Abdul Aziz.
Significance of SH-15 Nuclear-Capable Self-Propelled Howitzer for PAKISTAN ARMY:
The induction of 25-ton SH-15 Nuclear-Capable Self-Propelled Howitzer holds much significance for PAKISTAN ARMY as this weapon system can easily annihilate the adversary’s artillery system at short notice.
As far as the total range of the SH-15 Nuclear-Capable and Self-Propelled Howitzer is concerned; it has a maximum range of 45 kilometers. Moreover, this 45 Kilometer range can further be increased by using the laser-guided artillery rounds and rocket-assisted guided artillery rounds.
The recent induction of SH-15 Nuclear-Capable and Self-Propelled Howitzer will enable the PAKISTAN ARMY Artillery Corps to lay down precise Artillery Firepower on the adversary during a potential future conflict.
The SH-15 Nuclear-Capable and Self-Propelled Howitzer also featured the shoot-and-scoot & Off-road capabilities, means that the weapon system can be used easily at any harsh environmental and climatic conditions with ease.
The SH-15 Nuclear-Capable and Self-Propelled Howitzer features the Automatic Fire Control System (AFCS) and Semi-Automatic Ammo reload system.
The SH-15 Nuclear-Capable and Self-Propelled Howitzer is mounted on the 6×6 Heavy-duty truck that can carry the 27 rounds for the howitzer and is fully capable to run at 100 MPH.
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The 25-ton SH-15 Self-Propelled Howitzer can easily be transported by using the tactical airlifter and it also features the excellent deployment time and because of this reason, it can be deployed at short notice during the potential future conflict between PAKISTAN and india.
Top Defense Analysts are terming the induction of SH-15 Nuclear-Capable Self-Propelled Howitzer as the strategic and highly significant one for the PAKISTAN ARMY, as the induction of Such hi-Tech Nuclear-Capable and Self-Propelled Howitzer can give the decisive edge to PAKISTAN ARMY Artillery Corps against the indian artillery due to unmatched features of the Howitzer.
Salient Features of PAKISTAN ARMY SH-15 Nuclear Capable and Self-Propelled Howitzer:
- Provides a maximum firing range more than 45 Kilometers with EFRB-BB-RA/HE Projectile
- 100% compatible with NORINCO and NATO standard 155mm regular ammunition of different types
- Offer better dispersion level when firing regular HE projectile
- Equipped with the C4ISR equipment for the autonomous or networked operations
- Adopts cross-country truck chassis with high-power and heavy-duty engine for excellent controllability and mobility
- Adopts a 52 caliber gun
- Capable of effective top-attack against armored targets with GP155G terminal sensitive projectile
- Fully capable of precision strike by firing GP155B Satellite-guided Projectile, GP155 laser-homing projectile
Technical Specifications of SH-15 Nuclear-Capable Self-Propelled Howitzer:
- Country of Origin: CHINA
- Entered Service: 2018-19
- Total Number of Crew: 6
- Total Weight of SH-15 Howitzer: 25 Tons
- Main Gun Size: 155 mm
- Length of Barrel: 52 Calibers
- Machine Guns: 1 x 12.7 mm (optional)
- Machine Firing Range: 45+ Kilometers
- Maximum Rate of Fire (ROF): 4 – 6 rpm
- Engine: Diesel
- Maximum Road Speed: 100 Km/h
- Maximum Range: 600 Kilometers
- Gradient: 60%
- Side Slope: 40%
- Trench: ~ 1.2 m
- Vertical Step: ~ 0.6 meters
- Fording: ~ 1.2 meters
