![]() "Colombia da marcha atrás en el último minuto y opta por el Atmos en lugar del Caesar". ^ "Zambian military parades new equipment".^ "Rwanda armed forces equipped with ATMOS and PLZ-89 howitzers | November 2017 Global Defense Security news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2017 | Archive News year". ![]() "Rwanda exercises new ATMOS 2000 howitzers". ^ "Elbit, Thai industry collaborate on ATMOS 155 mm SP howitzer".^ "Jane - Defense & Security 2022: Royal Thai Army expands artillery production".^ "Israeli self-propelled howitzers delivered to PH Army".International Institute for Strategic Studies, February 3, 2010. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 07 December, 2013 ^ Atmos 2000 Project Details on Military Today.^ Atmos Project Details on Army Technology.Poland – Poland planned but never ordered the AHS Kryl 155mm Howitzer, a domestically made version of the ATMOS 2000.Brazil –The Atmos 2000 was offered to the Brazilian Army as part of the " VBCOAP 155mm SR" program for the acquisition of 36 Self-propelled howitzer.Denmark – The Danish army will acquire 19 units of ATMOS 2000 to replace the 19 ordered units of French produced CAESAR howitzers that has been pledged to the Ukrainian armed forces.Israel – As of 2017, a development of the ATMOS 2000 was selected to replace the M109s operated by the Israel Defense Forces.Colombia – The Army will acquire 18 units of the self-propelled howitzer developed by the Israeli firm Elbit Systems.Rwanda – Rwandan Defence Force: at least one ATMOS 2000 system.Romania – Romanian Army: ATROM variant 3 prototypes.Royal Thai Marine Corps: ATMOS 2000 - 6 systems Thailand – Royal Thai Army: M758 ATMG - 24 systems.Philippines – Philippine Army: 12 systems.Cameroon – Cameroonian Army: 18 systems.Botswana - Botswana Defence Force: 5 systems in 2018.Azerbaijan – Azerbaijani Army: 6 systems.Map of ATMOS 2000 operators in blue Current operators This project was put on hold after three prototypes were built. There is also a Romanian version, called ATROM, that uses the same 155mm Soltam gun on a locally developed ROMAN 26.360 DFAEG 6圆 truck chassis. From late 2004 the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out extensive field tests the ATMOS 155 mm/39 calibre system. In mid-2003, an undisclosed export customer had placed a contract with the company worth USD5 million for an undisclosed batch of ATMOS 2000 systems. By late 2001, the system fired over 1,000 rounds, during extensive trials in Israel. In addition, they also have greater strategic mobility and do not rely on Heavy Equipment Transporters (HETs). Wheeled self-propelled guns are usually cheaper to procure than their more common tracked counterparts, have lower life cycle costs and are easier to operate and maintain. The ATMOS was developed as a private venture and is aimed mainly for export markets, although it has already been demonstrated to the Israel Defense Forces ( IDF). At that time, it was also referred to as the 155 mm Self-Propelled Wheeled Gun (SPWG). Late in 2001, Soltam Systems released details of the latest version of its ATMOS 2000 whose existence was first revealed late in 1999. The system provides a rate of fire of between 4 and 9 rds/min. The ATMOS 2000 carries a total of 27 155 mm projectiles and associated charges and can be operated by a 4-man crew, consisting of two loaders positioned one either side at the rear. With a 155 mm/52 barrel, a 41 km maximum range can be achieved, using Extended Range Full-Bore - Base Bleed (ERFB-BB) projectile, 30 km firing the NATO L15 High Explosive (HE) projectile and 24.5 km firing the older M107 HE projectile. The gun's aiming gears, load assist systems and spades are operated by a hydraulic power pack. Weapon elevation and traverse are all hydraulic and computer controlled. Recoil length is variable from 850 to 1,100 mm with two pneumatic equilibrators. The buffer is a hydraulic cylinder with a hydro-pneumatic recuperator. The breech mechanism is horizontal sliding which automatically opens to the right with a self-sealing metal obturating ring. The ATMOS is fitted with a 155 mm/52 calibre ordnance which conforms to NATO Joint Ballistic Memorandum of Understanding (JBMoU), and is mounted on a 6 × 6 cross-country truck chassis. The system is integrated with a fully computerized system, providing an automatic control, accurate navigation and target acquisition, the system is offered with various gun barrel lengths, ranging from 39 to 52 calibre, in order to meet different customer requirements. The system is long range, fast moving, truck mounted with high firepower and mobility, rapid deployment, short response time, operable in all terrain areas. ATMOS (Autonomous Truck Mounted howitzer System) is a 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled gun system manufactured by Israeli military manufacturer Soltam Systems.
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