Sholef



Overview

Sholef

Forward view of Sholef self-propelled howitzer on display in a museum.

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Origin
Israel
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Entered service
Never
Status
Prototype
Development
Late 1970's
Developer
Israel - Soltam
Production
1984 - 1986
Producer
Israel - Soltam
Number produced
2 prototypes
Designations
Sholef
Hebrew for "slammer" or "gunslinger".

Details

Facts Sholef
General
Origin
Israel
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Crew
4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
Dimensions
Weight
45 t
Length
13.5 m gun forward
Width
3.72 m
Height
3.49 m
Main armament
Type
155mm L/52 howitzer
Ammunition
Up to 75 shells, with 60 in the turret
Elevation
-5 to +70 degrees, powered
Traverse
360 degrees, powered
Rate of fire
9 rpm maximum
3 round burst in 15 seconds
4 rpm sustained
Range
>40 km with ERFB-BB
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Ammunition
1.000 rounds, 100 ready to fire
Traverse
360 degrees, manual elevation and traverse
Automotive
Chassis
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front and idler rear
Engine
Continental AVDS 9AR 1790 diesel
Power output
1.200 hp
Mobility
Max speed
50 km/h
Range
500 km
Wall
0.8 m
Trench
2.8 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
40 %
Fording
2.4 m with preparation
1 m unprepared
Protection
Armor type
Steel
NBC system
Yes

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