Nora B-52
| Nora B-52 | |
|---|---|
Serbian Nora B-52 M21 | |
| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin | Serbia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Military Technical Institute |
| Manufacturer | Yugoimport SDPR |
| Unit cost | $0.7 million (K0) $2.0 million (2021) $7.06 million (2024) |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| No. built | 138 delivered 108 more on order |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 34 tonnes (K-I) 27.4 - 28 tonnes (K0, K1, M03) |
| Length | 11000 mm |
| Width | 2950 mm |
| Height | 3450 mm |
| Crew | 3-5 |
| Elevation | -3° to +65° |
| Traverse | 60° |
| Rate of fire | 6-12 projectiles per minute (depending on version) first 3 rounds in 20 seconds |
| Maximum firing range | 56km (HE ERFB/RA-BB VLAP) |
| Armor | STANAG 4569 Level II on the front and back, STANAG 4569 Level I on the sides, mine protection STANAG 4569 Level 2A and 2B, NBC protection through a pressurized hull and filter-ventilation system (K-I) |
Main armament | 155 mm/52-calibre (23 liter chamber) or new 155 mm/52-calibre (25 liter chamber) |
Secondary armament | 7,62mm machinegun 7,62mm or 12,7mm RCWS can also be installed |
| Engine | turbo diesel 410 hp |
| Suspension | 8x8 off-road wheels |
Operational range | 1,000 km (620 mi), at speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) for K-I version |
| Maximum speed | Paved road: 90 km/h (56 mph) Unpaved road: 25 km/h (16 mph) Off-road: 15 km/h (9.3 mph) |
The Nora B-52 is a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by Military Technical Institute and manufactured by Yugoimport SDPR in Velika Plana, Serbia.