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Land ForcesTürkiye

Firtina

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2003Pending verification
Land ForcesTUR
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System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerFirst Main Maintenance Factory Directorate and ASFATMed[1]
ConfigurationTrackMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.4 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight47.5 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
ArmorAs 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 mMed[1]
NBC ProtectionAn NBC system is fitted as standard.Med[1]
Armament
Secondary armamentFor local defense, the commander is equipped with a 12.7 mm M2 heavy machine gun, which is mounted on a pintle on the leMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemTurkish 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 ceMed[1]
Variants
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]
Firtina NGThe 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[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 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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Firtina 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