Why the 155 mm round is so critical to the war in Ukraine
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WHAT IS THE 155 MM?
Essentially, the 155 mm round is a very big bullet, made up of four parts: the detonating fuse, projectile, propellant and primer.
Each round is about 2 feet (60 centimeters) long, weighs about 100 pounds (45 kilograms), and is 155 mm, or 6.1 inches, in diameter. They are used in howitzer systems, which are towed large guns that are identified by the range of the angle of fire that their barrels can be set to.
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Why the 155 mm round is so critical to the war in Ukraine
The 155 mm howitzer round is one of the most requested artillery rounds of the Ukraine war. Already the U.S. has shipped more than 1.5 million rounds to Ukraine, but is seeking more. One reason it is so commonly used is the size and weight of the munition, which have been refined to give it the...apnews.com
Fortunately, the weight isn't so much a real problem for us.
- Modern designs:
Most advanced 155mm howitzers like the German PzH 2000, the Slovak Zuzana, and the American M109A7 Paladin feature automated loading mechanisms.
- Automatic loading system:
This system automatically feeds both the projectile and propellant charge into the barrel, enabling a high rate of fire.