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.

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.

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