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BIA

Self-propelled autonomous artillery system

The 155mm BIA 6×6 is an autonomous self-propelled artillery system equipped with automatic ammunition loading, enabling effective firing through both direct and indirect aiming methods.

Features

The 155mm BIA 6×6 is an autonomous self-propelled artillery system equipped with automatic ammunition loading, enabling effective firing through both direct and indirect aiming methods. The design is grounded in a combat-proven 155mm 52-caliber Gun system while incorporating a comprehensive range of verified assemblies and design solutions.

Key Features:

  • The 155mm SpGH BIA 6×6 is outfitted with a 52-caliber barrel.
  • Advanced electronic equipment, diagnostics, and automation streamline loading and firing operations, positioning this weapon among the most cutting-edge systems globally.
  • The weapon is furnished with inertial navigation equipment, a muzzle velocity radar, and GPS capabilities.
  • The onboard Fire Control System (FCS) enables connection to C4I and facilitates operation with digital maps.
  • For direct fire, the weapon integrates a sensor head equipped with an embedded TV camera, thermal imaging camera, and laser range finder.
  • The system supports firing of any 155mm NATO standard ammunition.
  • The gun can carry twenty ready-to-fire projectiles and charges, with versatile conveyor beds capable of accommodating various commonly used projectile and charge types. Loading automation enables handling of even the latest projectiles up to a maximum height of 1000mm.
  • The turret and chassis aggregates are powered by the chassis engine, utilizing both electric and hydraulic systems.
  • Mounted on a specially designed TATRA chassis, the system boasts exceptional cross-country capabilities and agile mobility, facilitating rapid engagement of new firing positions.

Overall, the 155mm BIA 6×6 stands out as a state-of-the-art autonomous artillery system, incorporating a range of innovative features that contribute to its exceptional performance on the battlefield.

Technical parameters

Dimensions, weights and driveability
length, maximum
11 300 mm
width, maximum
2 550 mm
height, maximum
3 300 mm
combat weight of the vehicle
27 t
speed maximum
90 km/h
Weapon features
caliber
155 mm
barel length
52 cal.
elevation
- 3.5°/+75°
traverse
± 45°
max. range of fire (at 45° elevation)
41+ km when using ERFB-BB shells / > 50 km with VLAP Ammunition
min. range of fire
5.0 km
rate of fire in automatic mode
5 rounds in the first minute, 13 rounds in 3 minutes
rate of fire in manual mode
2 rounds per minute
number of carried projectiles
20
number of carried charges
20
crew
3 up to 5
Chassis, Special
TATRA 6x6
Engine
TATRA T3C-928.90, V8, 300 kW, EURO3
Transmission system
Allison 4500SP, 6-speed fully automatic