Raad-1

Self-propelled artillery
Maximum speed 65 km/h

Raad-1 ("Thunder-1") is an Iranian self-propelled howitzer.

History

In May 1996, Iran claimed to have successfully tested its first locally made self-propelled howitzer, the 122 mm Raad-1 ("Thunder-1").[2]

The Raad-1 did not enter production.[3] Analysts think most likely it was just a prototype used to develop the Raad-2.[1]

Description

It is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer from 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer or a modification of one with an effective firing range of 15,200 meters. The turret is also from the 2S1 Gvozdika. It uses the Iranian-made Boragh APC chassis,[4] a conversion of either the Russian BMP-1 or Chinese Type 86 (WZ-501) IFV. The engine is believed to be the 12.8 l German BF8L diesel engine, but this is not known for sure.[1]

See also

  • Tanks of Iran
  • Raad - Iranian anti tank missile.
  • Raad-2

References

  1. ^ a b c Galen Wright 2011) Iranian Military Capability 2011 - Ground Forces
  2. ^ "Thunder 1".
  3. ^ Stijn Mitzer; Joost Oliemans (October 6, 2022). "The Oryx Handbook Of Iranian Fighting Vehicles".
  4. ^ "Thunder-1 gun, 122mm, self-propelled, tracked". www.jedsite.info. Archived from the original on 7 February 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2022.