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Firtina NG

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2021Pending verification
Land ForcesTUR
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System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2021
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerASFAT, Aselsan (subcontractor for FCS and RWS), BMC for engineMed[1]
ConfigurationTrackMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.4 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight48.5 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineMTU-881 Ka-500Med[1]
Engine power1,000 hpMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cruising range225 km140 mi · 121 nmiMed[1]
Fording1.50 m (59.1 in)Med[1]
Protection
ArmorAccording to the Turkish Army, the steel armor provides protection against penetration from small arms fire, including up to 14.5 mm armor-piercing (AP) rounds, as well as against anti-personnel mines. The maximum armor thickness is estimatMed[1]
NBC ProtectionAn NBC system is fitted as standard.Med[1]
Armament
Secondary armamentThe Aselsan SARP remote weapon station (RWS) is located on the roof of the vehicle in the left corner. According to AselMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemThe new system features the Next Generation Fire Control Systems from Aselsan, which enable fully autonomous target engagement. The software was developed using the NATO Artillery Ballistic Kernel (NABK) and includes a graphical user interfMed[1]
Variants
FirtinaThe 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 mad[1]
PoyrazThe 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 [1]
E FirtinaThe 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[1]
Summary

The Firtina NG is an upgraded Turkish 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) designed to strengthen Turkey's ground forces by incorporating lessons learned from operations in Iraq and Syria.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Firtina NG Turkish 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import