HM-41

HM-41 is an Iranian howitzer which is claimed to be based on the American M114. In appearance, it is very similar to the South Korean KH179. It has a 155 mm/39 calibre barrel with a muzzle brake to lessen the recoil.[1] According to Iranian sources, the 155 mm/39 calibre HM41 weighs 6,890 kg and firing a rocket-assisted High-Explosive (HE) projectile, a maximum range of 30,000 m can be achieved. Firing an unassisted HE projectile, a maximum range of 22,000 m can be obtained. This is an improvement as compared to the M114. The Howitzer has been offered for export. But no country is known to be using it except Iran.[2]

HM-41 155mm Howitzer
Illustration of HM 41
TypeHowitzer
Place of originIran
Service history
Used byIran
Production history
ManufacturerDefense Industries Organization
Specifications
Masscombat: 6,890 kg
Caliber155 mm
RecoilHydro-pneumatic
Carriagetripod
Elevation0° to 66°
Traverse25° right, 23.5° left
Rate of fire4 round per minute
Effective firing range22 km
Maximum firing range30–34 km
(with rocket assisted ammunition)

A wheeled self-propelled version is reported to be under development. The first prototype was finished in 2011.[3]

In 2012, Iran unveiled laser guided Basir 155 mm artillery shells which were tested by an HM 41 howitzer.[4]

Users

References
  1. "Modlex product: MXF03-000350 HM41-155 mm Howitzer". Modlex.ir. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
  2. "Jane's Armour and Artillery: DIO 155 mm 39-calibre HM41 howitzer (Iran)". Janes.com. 9 March 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
  3. "Iran Unveils Self-Propelled 155mm Artillery". Fars News Agency. 6 March 2011. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  4. "در آستانه دهه مبارک فجر؛ مهمات هوشمند و لیزری «بصیر» رونمایی شد". Mashregh News (in Persian). 1 February 2012.

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