Raad-1
Raad-1 ('Thunder-1') is an Iranian self-propelled howitzer.
Raad-1
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- self-propelled artillery
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- Iran
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Raad-1 ('Thunder-1') is an Iranian self-propelled howitzer.
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In May 1996, Iran claimed to have successfully tested its first locally made self-propelled howitzer, the 122 mm Raad-1 ("Thunder-1"). The Raad-1 did not enter production. Analysts think most likely it was just a prototype used to develop the Raad-2.
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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, 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.
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- 1.Galen Wright 2011) Iranian Military Capability 2011 – Ground Forces
- 2.Thunder 1.
- 3.The Oryx Handbook Of Iranian Fighting Vehicles. October 6, 2022.
- 4.Thunder-1 gun, 122mm, self-propelled, tracked. www.jedsite.info.
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