Raad-1

The Raad-1 (Thunder 1) is an iranian self-proppeled howitzer, it's chassis is based on the also iranian Boragh while it's tower is based on the soviet 2S1 Gvosdika.

Description
The Raad 1 (Thunder-1) self-propelled howitzer was locally made in Iran and successfully tested in 1996. It is speculated that the Raad 1 was accepted to service and is in mass production. The Raad 1 is fitted with a turret from the Soviet 2S1 Gvosdika self-propelled howitzer. Some howitzers were locally modified. Vehicle is fitted with a load assisting system and has maximum rate of fire of 4 - 5 rounds per minute. The Raad 1 fires all standard Soviet 122-mm projectiles, including HE-FRAG, HEAT, cluster, smoke and illumination. Maximum range of fire is 15.2 km with HE-FRAG projectile. A total of 40 projectiles are carried. The Raad 1 has got no secondary armament and has a crew of four soldiers, that serve as commander, gunner, loader and driver. This self-propelled howitzer provides armor protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. The Raad 1 is based on the Iranian-made Boragh armored personnel carrier. The Boragh is a conversion of the either Soviet BMP-1 or Chinese Type 86 IFVs. Vehicle is fitted with a diesel engine. The Raad 1 is fully amphibious with the minimum of preparation. On water this vehicle is propelled by it's tracks.

General Characteristics

 * Crew: 4 (commander, Gunner, Loader and Driver)
 * Weight: 17.5t250px-Raad-1.jpg
 * Lenght: 6.7m
 * Width: 3.10m
 * Height: 2.73

Performance

 * Engine: ???
 * Power: 330hp
 * Maximum Speed: 65 Km/h

Armament

 * Main gun: 2A18 Howitzer in a turret based on the 2S1 Gvosdika