{
  "id": "firtina",
  "name": "Firtina",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "TUR",
  "category": "155mm self-propelled howitzer",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2003,
  "operators": [
    "TUR"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The Firtina Turkish 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is part of an artillery system that includes an ammunition resupply vehicle and C4 systems for target detection and fire direction. Both the hull and turret are made of all-welded steel armor, providing protection for the occupants against small arms fire and shell splinters.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "First Main Maintenance Factory Directorate and ASFAT",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Track",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.4,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 47.5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "MTU-881 Ka-500",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 1000,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 65,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 225,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.50 m (59.1 in)",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Turkish company Aselsan has developed an onboard computerised fire control system (FCS) for the Firtina howitzer, allowing it to receive target information from the battery command post, forward observers, or the battalion fire direction ce",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "As stated by the Turkish Army, the steel armor offers protection against penetration from small arms fire up to 14.5 mm armor-piercing (AP) rounds, as well as against anti-personnel mines. The maximum armor thickness is estimated to be 19 m",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "An NBC system is fitted as standard.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "label": "Secondary armament",
      "v": "For local defense, the commander is equipped with a 12.7 mm M2 heavy machine gun, which is mounted on a pintle on the le",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Poyraz",
      "text": "The Poyraz is an armored ammunition resupply vehicle designed to support the Firtina during operations. It shares the same mobility platform as the Firtina but lacks armament systems. With a combat weight of 47 tons, it ",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Firtina NG",
      "text": "The Firtina NG is an upgraded Turkish 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), designed to enhance Turky's ground forces by incorporating lessons learned from operations in Iraq and Syria. This version retains the basic stru",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "E Firtina",
      "text": "The E-Firtina is essentially the Firtina NG equipped with a hybrid electric power pack. Details about the Elektrik 2P2S Power Pack were revealed by MKEK during IDEF 2023. It is understood that the E-Firtina will maintain",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "sph",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/firtina.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-firtina": {
      "title": "Firtina Turkish 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Firtina_Turkish_155mm_Self-Propelled_Howitzer",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}