Friday, November 21, 2008

DONAR

Origin
Germany

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
General Dynamics European Land Systems
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann

Derived from:
ASCOD 2

Description: The DONAR is a 155mm advanced artillery system being developed in cooperation between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS). The indirect fire weapon system would be air deployable, autonomous and remotely operated. The new artillery system would conduct precision fire support operations in support of ground forces replacing costly fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft in the close air support (CAS) role. KMW and GDELS are targeting the DONAR as an affordable replacement for existing M109, AS90 and K9 155mm artillery systems.

The 31-ton DONAR artillery system can be airlifted in the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. The unmanned artillery module is fitted with a PzH2000's 155mm 52-caliber gun delivering a maximum range of 56 kilometers firing VLAP projectiles. Its on-board ammunition supply includes 30 fuzed 155 mm shells and a corresponding number of charge modules. The artillery module is mounted on the ASCOD 2 infantry fighting vehicle tracked chassis. The DONAR's cab accommodates a two-man crew (driver and commander) which can operate the artillery module well protected under armor.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 155 mm

Weights: Weight 31 t

Performance: Main Gun Max Range 56 km (30 nm) firing VLAP

News
KMW and GDELS Unveil DONAR High Mobility Advanced Artillery System

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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