The 155mm 52Cal Artillery Truck Mounted Gun Howitzer, known as the ATMOS 2000, is a new product based on the "Rascal". The ATMOS 2000 is an advanced concept of long range, light self propelled wheeled artillery system, with ammunition loading systems and autonomous operation capabilities.
The ATMOS 2000 is a hybrid of the TATRA T815 VVN 6X6 wheeled Truck chassis, with Soltam made 155 mm 45/52 Cal Long-Range Gun (ATHOS) that is equipped with the most modern c3 system including on board computation, Inertial Navigation & Aiming Systems, and easy ammunition handling system. The platform carries 32 projectiles and propelling charges, as well as the Guns crewmembers, their equipment and all the logistics. While firing, the ATMOS 2000 is supported by rear spades. Firing loads are transferred directly to the ground, without harming the vehicle chassis.
This system can mount either 45 cal. Barrel, or 52 cal. Barrel to reach 39 km or 41 km respectively. All types of 155 mm Ammunition, in use worldwide are authorized for fire. The auxilliary engine enables easy handling for deployment and ammunition handling. As a result, the ATMOS 2000 is fully operable by 4 crew members.
The SP Gun is equipped with Inertial Navigation and Aiming systems, which commands and controls also the elevation & traversing gears, giving the ATMOS 2000 autonomous operation and "automatic laying" capabilities. It has a total weight of 18000 kg. |
