Tiansheng 105mm Rapid Fire Artillery: Mobile Firepower with 1500km Strategic Range
Armored Vehicles / Artillery Support Vehicles
Firepower Core Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 105mm Rifled Gun |
| Rate of Fire | 10 rpm (sustained) |
| Max Range | 17.2 km (HE) |
| Crew | 1 Driver + 1 Commander + 3 Operators + 12 Soldiers |
| Combat Weight | 12,000 kg |
| Ammunition Load | 40 Rounds (Ready) |
Key Advantage: 27.5° approach / 30.8° departure angles (Page 8) enable firing from steep inclines.
Mobility & Deployment Speed
Chassis Performance :
- Engine: Deutz TBD226B Euro II
- 240 HP @ 2,500 RPM / 860Nm Torque
- Transmission: 9-Forward + 1-Reverse Twin Countershaft
- Critical Mobility Metrics:CapabilityValueRoad Speed105 km/hOperational Range1500 kmFording Depth1100 mm0-40km/h Accel22 sec
Deployment Timeline:
Vehicle Stop
Hydraulic Stabilizers Deploy in 45s
First Round Fired at 2min
6-Round Barrage Complete at 3min
Pack & Move in 90s
Survivability & Tactical Systems
Integrated Defense :
- Armor Protection
- 14.5mm frontal ballistic resistance
- Slat armor against RPG-7 rockets
- Countermeasure Suite
- Laser warning receivers
- 76mm smoke grenade launchers (4×6 tubes)
Crew Safety:
- Anti-mine seats with 5-point harness
- NBC filtration system
- 360° camera monitoring
Mission Kits & Logistics
Standard Loadout:
- Communication
- 889F Radio + IR510 Handheld Terminal
- Ammunition
- Multi-functional ammo boxes (40 rds capacity)
- Field Support
- 25L Water Tank + 25L Fuel Tank
- Sapper Tools (Shovels, Pickaxes, Axes)
Rapid Resupply Protocol:
- Crew refuels vehicle + transfers ammo in <8min
- Linked trailer bar (Page 11) tows additional 80 rounds
Combat Proven: In desert trials, maintained 8 rpm for 15 minutes without barrel overheating.
Tactical Employment Scenario
Mission: Counter-Battery Fire
- Shoot-and-Scoot
- Move 5km after firing 6-round salvo
- Multi-Target Engagement
- Switch ammunition types in 90s:
- HE-FRAG: Infantry concentrations
- HEAT: Light armored vehicles
- Smoke Screening: Conceal flanking units
- Switch ammunition types in 90s:
- Emergency Withdrawal
- Deploy anti-tank mines from rear hatch
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Article ID: ARTY-20240805-TS105
Content Source: ZZ Product Manual (EN), Pages 7-11
Word Count: 410 | Read Time: 2.5 min
