Izrafil M901

Revision as of 16:30, 13 April 2014 by Riysa (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Izrafil M901
File:Izrafilm901.JPEG
A column of Izrafil artillery.
TypeSelf-propelled artillery
Place of origin Riysa
Service history
In service1984 – present
Used by Riysa,  Nikolia, Template:Country data Neu Engollon
Production history
Designed1982
Unit cost£L 3,000,000 - 3,200,000
Produced1984-present
Specifications
Weight47 tonnes
Length10.5 m
Width3.38 m
Height3.09 m
Crew7

Rate of fire4 rounds per minute
Maximum firing rangeHE-EFRB, QN190 Nuclear: 40 km
HE-EFRB/BB: 52 km
HE-EFRB/RA: 70 km

ArmorMetal alloy, 14.5mm AP resistant.
Main
armament
190 mm 80M190 howitzer
10 rounds
EngineDiesel V27-12
SuspensionTorsion bar
Operational
range
650 km
Speed50 kph

The Izrafil M901 (Arabic: إسرافيل) is a Riysian heavy self-propelled howitzer variant of the 80M190 190mm howitzer, which is the most powerful howitzer currently in service with the Riysian Armed Forces. It carries up to 10 shells for immediate use, and can fire them at up to 4 rounds per minute. It can also fire nuclear shells.

The Izrafil is one of, if not the longest ranged shell artillery piece in service, with a maximum range of 40 kilometers with most shells, 52 kilometers with base bleed shells, and up to 70 kilometers with rocket-assisted projectiles. Its namesake comes from the angel Izrafil/Israfil, who is the Angel of the Trumpet, an angel responsible for ending the world and bringing about Judgement Day.

The Izrafil utilizes extended range, full bore rifling, giving it a heavy advantage in velocity and range. It is shielded against EMPs, but is not NBC protected.

Despite its age and modern technology, the Izrafil is still in widespread use due to its firepower, having been recently upgraded with modern electronics and networking capability to keep it in service for the foreseeable future.

Munitions

Combat History

Variants

  • Izrafil M901A: Original production variant.
  • Izrafil M901B: Variant with modernized electronics, networking, and the fire-control system from the M573 Maalik.
  • DM901: Engineering vehicle based off of the M901 chassis.

Users

 Riysa

 Nikolia

Template:Country data Neu Engollon