Doher
Notes: This is an M-109 series self-propelled howitzer upgraded by Israel for use by its armed forces. Israel has upgraded at least 429, and possibly as many as 530. The weapon on the Doher has a longer, 45-caliber barrel, along with fire control equipment and computers that allow it to fire within 25 seconds (5 phases) of a halt if the target location is known. The Doher also has GPS and mapping software for its computers to allow it to work with the minimum amount of information from FIST teams or FDCs. Appliqué armor has been added, and the Doher has the ability to lay a smoke screen by injecting diesel fuel into its exhaust, a capability the M-109 lacks. Finally, night vision is added and better direct fire sights and stabilization are provided. There is extensive external stowage.
|
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$238,345 |
D, A |
1 ton |
28.2 tons |
7 |
11 |
Passive IR |
Shielded |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
107/75 |
25/15 |
511 |
150 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF11 TS6 TR6 HF14 HS5 HR4 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
+2 |
Fair |
155mm L/45 Howitzer, M-2HB (C) |
36x155mm, 500x.50 |
L-33
Notes: This is a self-propelled howitzer built by Soltam of Israel on the chassis of the M-4 Sherman tank, which Israel had many of at the time. The howitzer is mounted in a fighting compartment consisting of a raised superstructure running from the rear to the middle of the vehicle. The driver is seated at the front left with a bullet resistant windshield to his front and sides. The commander is to the rear of the driver on top of the raised superstructure. There is a cupola to the right of the commander with a machinegun. The crew enters and leaves via a hatch on either side of the vehicle. A longer-length barrel is available which allows normal range, but this version is very rare, as it was never mass-produced. The engine in the L-33 has been replaced with a more powerful model to cope with the increased weight.
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Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
L-33 |
$276,586 |
D, A |
500 kg |
41.5 tons |
8 |
15 |
Passive IR |
Enclosed |
|
L-39 |
$291,745 |
D, A |
500 kg |
41.8 tons |
8 |
15 |
Passive IR |
Enclosed |
|
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
L-33 |
83/58 |
20/10 |
820 |
170 |
Stnd |
T5 |
HF6 HS3 HR2 |
|
L-39 |
82/58 |
20/10 |
820 |
170 |
Stnd |
T5 |
HF6 HS3 HR2 |
|
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
L-33 |
None |
None |
155mm L/33 howitzer, MAG (C) |
60x155mm, 1000x7.62mm |
|
L-39 |
None |
None |
155mm L/39 Howitzer, MAG (C) |
60x155mm, 1000x7.62mm |
M-50
Notes: This is another modification of the Sherman tank chassis by Israel, this time to carry a French-designed Model 50 155mm howitzer. This vehicle was first introduced in the late 1950s, and was in reserve status by 2000, and most of them never made it outside of Israel's borders during that war. The layout is similar to the Ambutank, but the rear area is open-topped and taken up by the howitzer and ammunition.
|
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$262,533 |
D, A |
500 kg |
31 tons |
6 |
13 |
Headlights |
Enclosed |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
101/71 |
20/15 |
820 |
170 |
Stnd |
T5 |
HF5 HS3 HR2 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
None |
None |
155mm L/28 Howitzer, 2xMAG or 2xM-2HB |
60x155mm, 2000x7.62mm or 1000x.50 |
Rascal
Notes: This is a light 155mm self-propelled howitzer developed by Israel to be air-transportable and not cause so much damage to roads and to be able to use smaller bridges. The driver sits on the front left, and the crew has a compartment to the rear of the driver and engine. The gun compartment is open and the crew must come out from under cover to load and fire the howitzer. The gun comes in a 39 caliber or 52 caliber version, and there is a machinegun mount by the commander’s hatch in the center of the vehicle. The ammunition and charges are carried exposed in racks on the sides of the vehicle. A winch is provided at the front of the vehicle. This vehicle is also known as the Diabillo.
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Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
L/39 Gun |
$231,874 |
D, A |
750 kg |
19.5 tons |
4 |
8 |
Passive IR |
Shielded* |
|
L/52 Gun |
$264,637 |
D, A |
750 kg |
20.2 tons |
4 |
8 |
Passive IR |
Shielded* |
|
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
L/39 Gun |
127/89 |
25/20 |
500 |
129 |
Stnd |
T4 |
HF4 HS2* HR1 |
|
L/52 Gun |
124/87 |
25/20 |
500 |
129 |
Stnd |
T4 |
HF4 HS2* HR1 |
|
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
L/39 Gun |
None |
None |
155mm L/39 Howitzer, MAG (C) |
40x155mm, 1000x7.62mm |
|
L/52 Gun |
None |
None |
155mm L/52 Howitzer, MAG (C) |
40x155mm, 1000x7.62mm |
*Hull side armor does not protect the gun crew when they are operating the howitzer. They are also not protected against radiological effects when they are operating the howitzer.
Slammer
Notes: The Slammer is a heavily armored artillery gun mounted on a modified Merkava Mk1 chassis. Many of these vehicles are Merkava Mk1s that were retired after the Mk 2s and Mk 3s came into service. The Slammer has a long 52-caliber gun barrel that allows longer range. Reload speed may be decreased to 1 for one minute every 10 minutes through use of an automatic loader. Ammunition racks are large. The Slammer is ready for autonomous operation (without an FDC) if the target's location is known within 15 seconds of a halt, using GPS, inertial navigation, and an internal fire control computer. The Slammer is also capable of direct fire on the move.
Twilight 2000 Notes: These vehicles were just entering production at the outset of the Twilight War, and are rather rare.
|
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$530,079 |
D, A |
800 kg |
45 tons |
4 |
18 |
Thermal Imaging, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
134/93 |
30/20 |
1250 |
317 |
Trtd |
T6 |
TF35 TS19 TR17 HF44 HS16 HR12 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
+2 |
Fair |
155mm L/52 Howitzer, M-2HB (C) |
75x155mm, 1000x.50 |