Create a free starter account, or log in.

Get access to four free articles per month, as well as our Decisive Edge Newsletters and Daily News Bulletin.

Email Address

Password

Forgot your password? Reset by clicking here

Create a Password

[[ req.met ? '✓' : '•' ]] [[ req.text ]]

Re-enter Password

Passwords do not match

First Name

Last Name

Country

Confirm your account

Please enter the four-digit pin below that has been emailed to you.

Didn't receive the pin yet?

This pin expires in 20 minutes.

[[ error ]]

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Stay informed with Shephard's award-winning journalism. Unlock unlimited access and in-depth analysis with a corporate or individual subscription.

Explore your options here

Eurosatory: Upgraded ATMOS artillery showcased

11th June 2014 - 14:00 GMT | by Tim Fish in London

RSS

A new version of the ATMOS (Autonomous Truck Mounted System) 155mm 52cal self-propelled howitzer (SPH) is being displayed at Eurosatory in Paris.

Manufactured by Elbit Systems, the new variant is fitted to a Tatra vehicle chassis. The company said that the upgraded howitzer offers ranges of more than 40km using Extended Range Full Bore – Base Bleed (ERFB-BB) ammunition and the appropriate propellant charges.

It added that the gun can fire at a rate of six rounds per minute using a new load assist device that is part of a semi-automatic loading system to reduce the numbers of crew needed

Already have an account? Log in