OFB 105mm SPG is an

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self-propelled tracked artillery. It has been Developed & Manufactured by Ordnance development centre,

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Design

The weapon is based on Sarath's (License produced variant of Russian

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) hull mounted with Indian towed 105 mm Light field Gun (LFG). The system can stow 42 rounds of ammunition. The artillery can be used to destroy enemy fortification and also in anti tank role. The Original sights of 105 mm LFG have been retained. A

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have been provided for navigation. The turret provides level-3 protection for the crew. It was first displayed in February 2010 during DEFEXPO-2010 in New Delhi and it is planned to replace the

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in the

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. There is option of composite armour turret to increase protection of crew against 12.7mm weapon. An autoloader along with Fire control system can also be provided to achieve

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. TALIN 500 Inertial Navigation System can also be installed to navigate in regions where GPS is unavailable due to terrain masking or enemy jamming. ammunition carrying capacity can also be increased to 92 rounds.

Specifications

* Caliber: 105mm * Maximum firing range: 19 km * Rate of fire: 4 Normal, 6 Intense * Weight: 16 tonnes * Range of elevation: -5 to 70 degrees * Traverse : 360 degrees * Number of crew: 5 * Time in and out of action: 1 minute * Ammunition: HE, HEAT, HESH, APDS, smoke, colour * Ammunition capacity : 42 rounds * Type of vehicle : Fully tracked, armoured, air portable * Mobility : 65 kmph * Sight: 104A Indirect, 106A Direct.

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