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ATMOS / ATROM Brochure
ATMOS / ATROM Brochure
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2013 Elbit Systems Ltd.
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2013 Elbit Systems Ltd.
ATROM
Truck-Mounted, Self- propelled
Howitzer 155 mm / 52 calibre
Fully Integrated in C3I Computerized A.C.C.S.
Max. Range:
Barrel Length:
Total Weight:
Elevation - indirect between
- direct aim down to
Traverse:
Self propelled 155 mm artillery system
41 km.
52 cal.
26,000 kg.
0
8 to
0
70
-5
+/- 25
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:
Truck Features
ATROM is a self-propelled howitzer,
truck-mounted on a cross-country 6 x
6 wheels vehicle.
Light
armoured,
bulletproof
(bullet cal. 7,62 x 39 mm) and
blastproof cabin
Mineproof protection of cabin floor, using aramydic material
Carrier-type air conditioning system
In operation ATROM Howitzer holds on its hydraulic rear trails & spades which
support the system while firing. Spades are lowered and dug into ground as
soon as the howitzer comes into its firing position.
Webasto- type independent heating installation
Externally mounted gun that fires all types of 155 mm caliber NATO standard
ammunition and achieving 41 km range with its 52 cal. barrel.
5 crew members.
Ammunition on board: 24 projectiles and modular propelling charges.
The hydraulic power pack operates the howitzer
elevation and
traverse gears, as well as the ammunition
handling & loading systems and the spade's
actuators.
Deployment operations are controlled by the gunner,
from a
hydraulic platform, which provides access to sight
instruments and control system, and also provides
comfortable loading and
firing.
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Brochure
ATHOS
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ARTILLERY
SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL
CAPABILITY
Elbit Systems Technical and Professional capabilities are
based mainly on the
following:
Figure 2.
ATMOS
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etc,).
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Propelled Guns
Self-
SLAMMER
The SLAMMER is an autonomous heavy protected selfpropelled gun, based on the most modern tank chassis,
with a computerized auto laying and auto loading systems.
Figure 3. SLAMMER
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Towed Guns
ATHOS Towed Autonomous 155 mm
The ATHOS, a 155 mm/52 Calibre Autonomous Gun,
achieves a maximum range of more than 40 km, utilizes
self-propelling capability and automatic laying mode,
integrated with fully computerized systems, achieving
automatic control, accurate navigation and target
acquisition.
Customer - Indian Army evaluation.
Figure 4. ATHOS
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mm Howitzer
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TN90
Howitzers
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Wheeled
Guns
ATMOS / ATROM
Figure 7
st
Figure 8
African customers
Additional Examples
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Technical Description
ATMOS
General
The need for a light, long range, fast moving artillery has
been recognized for many years, especially in countries, in
which terrain conditions, roads, rails and bridges put
limitations to weight and size of traditional self propelled
artillery. Artillery units are called upon to engage a variety
of targets, gapping long ranges, expecting counter battery
fire within minutes of commencing fire. This induces the
artillery to change position often and therefore causes
large drop in towed guns availability and efficiency.
Towed artillery units have difficulties performing their
missions while under fire and their ability to move and
change positions, is relatively limited. In order to challenge
this situation and at the same time to fulfil the needs of
rapid deployment units for modern artillery support, the
Autonomous Truck-Mounted Ordnance System, ATMOS has
been introduced.
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Configuration
The proposed 155mm / 52 cal ATMOS Guns are self
propelled and self-contained artillery pieces, based on a
155 mm howitzer, mounted on adapted high mobility 6x6
or 8X8 truck truck chassis such as MAN 8x8. The 155 /52
cal guns achieve ranges of up to 41,000 meters with
suitable (ERFB-BB) ammunition and suitable propelling
Operation
Gun Laying
With an integrated electronics suite the ATMOS system is
capable of fully automatic INS based laying system. Hence,
the deployment time is dramatically shortened raising the
effectiveness of a single artillery unit.
Loading System
The ATMOS is equipped with an automatic loading system,
provided for achieving high rate of fire with a crew of five
people.
Gun Assembly
Barrel
The ATMOS is equipped with a monoblock autofrettaged 52
calibre barrel, forged from high strength steel alloy with
excellent mechanical properties.
At the muzzle, the barrel carries the muzzle-brake, which
reduces the load on the trunnions when firing.
In addition the barrel is fitted with a fume extractor which
removes the gases from the firing chamber during the
opening of the breech and ejects them from the muzzle of
the barrel. This feature prevents the post fire gases from
entering the crew area thus helping to increase the firing
rate.
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Breech
and
Obturation
The gun is equipped with a metal to metal obturation. The
sealing between barrel and breech block is achieved by a
set of steel rings being pressed face to face by the gas
pressure in the chamber (during firing).
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Cradle
The Cradle, fitted to the saddle by the trunnions, carries
the recoiling part of the gun, and facilitates the elevation
and the depression. The barrel slides inside special slidebushing bearings installed in the cradle.
The cradle mounts several key mechanisms:
Recoil Mechanism
The Recoil mechanism comprises the following:
Mount
The mount comprises the saddle, which carries the cradle
and the gun positioning mechanisms.
Saddle
The saddle is a welded construction bolted to the main
bearing's rotating part at the bottom. The cradle is installed
on the saddle.
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Mechanism
Elevating
other.
Traversing Mechanism
The traversing mechanism, mounted on the front part of
the saddle moves the gun in azimuth. The mechanism
comprises two symmetric hydraulic pistons.
When slight aiming corrections required, or in case the
main power system fails, the elevating and traversing
systems can be operated by manual hydraulic pumps.
Equilibrators
Two equilibrators, energized by compressed gas, act as a
self adjusting force, balancing the barrel and thus allowing
easy aiming in elevation, both in powered and manual
modes.
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Platform
The proposed ATMOS can be based on any 6x6 or 8x8 high
mobility tactical truck preferred by the customer.
Spades
In operation, the ATMOS rests on hydraulic spades, which
support and stabilize the vehicle while firing. Spades are
lowered when the vehicle enters firing position. After the
fire mission is fulfilled, the spades are hydraulically raised
and the vehicle is ready to move.
Hydraulic Power
Hydraulic power operates the ammunition loading system,
traverses and elevates the gun, operates the howitzer
spades and crew platform actuators, and the rear crew
platform.
Electric power
The system electric power is drawn from the truck
alternator and main batteries. A built-in energy
management system ensures that the batteries never
overcharge or deplete.
For the electronics suite, two auxiliary batteries are added
for backup and sensitive electronics operation.
Crew Cabin
The crew cabin is designed for a crew of 5 persons, a
driver, commander and four (4) additional crewmembers,
their personal equipment and small arms. The cabin is
equipped with an air conditioning system, capable of both
heating and cooling.
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Crew Platform
The system is equipped with a crew platform from which
the gun is operated by its crew. The platform is designed
for convenient operation at all firing angles.
Travel Lock
During transit the barrel is secured by a travel lock located
above and behind the crew cabin.
Ammunition
The ATMOS guns can fire all type
of qualified 155 mm ammunition,
projectiles and charges, in use by
NATO and worldwide, to include
M107, NM28, LU211, M825, M116,
DM45A1 projectiles, and M4A1,
M4A2, M119A2 Propelling Charges
On board containers store certain
quantities of projectiles (and charges) for operation
independent from the supply vehicles. The quantities may
vary based on platform carrying capacity, installed systems
and customer requirements. The minimum ammunition
quantity is 18 full projectiles (shells, full charges, primers,
fuzes).
Equipment Storage
The vehicle includes equipment storage for gun tools and
accessories as well as crew members personal equipment.
Transportabili
ty
Table 3.
Ser
1
Subsyste
m
Parameter
Barrel assembly
Calibre
Length
Chamber
volume
Rifling
Length of
rifling
Fume
extractor
Muzzle brake
ATMOS - Technical Sp
Breech assembly
Type
Opening
Obturating
Recoil system
Recoil length
Buffer type
Recoil length cut-off
Recuperator
Loading System
Automatic
Ser
Subsyste
m
Parameter
Positioning accuracy
Electronics suite
Laying
Communication to FDC
Navigation
Muzzle velocity radar
Platform (the following figures are based on MAN HX58 chassis, other
parameters)
Drive arrangement
Wheels arrangement
Speed on road
Speed off road
Side slope
Ground clearance
Vertical step crossing
Trench crossing
Fording
Range w/o refueling
Firing support
Steering
Engine Power
Cabin
Physical parameters
Max total weight
Width while travelling
Length while travelling
Operational parameters
On board ammunition
Deployment time
Disengagement time
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Suite
Electronics
Collection
and
preliminary data.
management
of
indispensable
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In addition to the
existing Fire Mission Viewing, Battlefield Situational
Awareness,
Ammunition Management, Vehicle Readiness capabilities,
the system will have the
following capabilities:
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Electronic
Gunner Display
Free Text
Using Radio
On-board Calculation
Improved Accuracy:
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Communications
Fire Control and C4I Terminal-ETC 2000
MVR
Easy to Operate
All
devices
are
controlled
directly
from
the
Commander Terminal