Raad-2
Raad-2 (Persian:رعد-۲, means Thunder-2) is an Iranian self-propelled howitzer.
| Raad-2 / Thunder-2 | |
|---|---|
Raad-2 in 2018 | |
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997 - present |
| Used by | Iran |
| Wars | none |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defense Industries Organization |
| Designed | September 1997 |
| Produced | 1997 - Present |
| No. built | at least 36 |
| Variants | Raad-2M |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 36 tons |
| Length | 6.72 m (without the gun) |
| Width | 3.10 m |
| Height | 1.66 m (without the turret) |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver and gunner) |
| Rate of fire | 5 rounds/min |
| Effective firing range | 30 km (19 mi) |
Main armament | 155 mm HM44 howitzer |
Secondary armament | 12.7 mm HMG |
| Engine | V-8 diesel for Raad-2 5TDF for Raad-2M 840 hp for Raad-2 700 hp for Raad-2M |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
Operational range | 500 km |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
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