LH-24
Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 127. The Light Howitzer, Type 24 is a is a helicopter-transportable, towed artillery piece.
Design
he 155 mm, 39-caliber Type 24 is typically towed, but it is also equipped with an independent engine unit to provide short-range self-propelled capability of up to 12 km/h. It can be lifted by a heavy transport helicopter thus making it the first heli-portable self-propelled 155 mm howitzer. In addition, the Type-24 can also be transported by tactical airlifter.
The Type-24 has a burst rate of fire of three rounds in 24 seconds and a maximum rate of fire of four rounds per minute. It can deliver conventional munitions up to 19 km. Extended range munitions can be fired up to 30 km away. A semi-automatic loading system is provided to increase the rate of fire and reduce crew fatigue.
The design of the Type-24 also incorporates several innovative elements. It is built with titanium alloy and aluminium alloy materials that are lightweight and yet able to withstand the recoil force of the 155 mm artillery system. Special recoil management design is also employed to reduce the recoil force to a third lower than conventional 155 mm howitzers.
