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Land ForcesIran

Raad-2 (Thunder-2)

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 1997Pending verification
Land ForcesIRN
Length 9.14 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction1997
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerDefense Industries OrganizationMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Emplacement timeLess than 1 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.14 m30 ftMed[1]
Width3.38 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight36 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Chassischassis is based on the Chinese WZ-501/503 series, itself a copy of the Russian BMP-1 series.Med[1]
EngineV-84MS V12 dieselMed[1]
Engine power840 hpMed[1]
Cruising range450 km280 mi · 243 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed45 km/h28 mph · 24 ktMed[1]
Fording depth (Without Preparation)1.2 mMed[1]
TransmissionSPAT 1200 transmissionMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor20 mmMed[1]
Turret ArmorAll-welded steel armor, providing protection from small-arms fire and shell splintersMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Rate of fire (max)4 rds/minMed[1]
Max elevation+75 degMed[1]
Min elevation-3 degMed[1]
Main armament1 x HM44 155-mm/39-cal howitzerMed[1]
Maximum firing range24 km15 mi · 13 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerPassive night-driving periscopeMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYes, When deployed in the firing position two spades are lowered either side of the hull rear of Thunder-2 to provide a more stable firing platform.Med[1]
Variants
Raad-2MRaad-2 upgraded with a Ukrainian-made 5TDF engine instead of a V-8 Diesel engine.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
High Explosive (HE)39 Caliber ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
30 total of any combination of 155mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
INA
Base Bleed HE39 Caliber ammunition
Med[1]
Range
24 km15 mi · 13 nmi
Quantity
30 total of any combination of 155mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
INA
Charge 239 Caliber ammunition
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
30 total of any combination of 155mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
INA
Summary

The 155mm Raad-2 (Thunder 2) is a domestically developed self-propelled howitzer system in Iranian army service. The system uses components from other domestic armored vehicle programs to simplify logistics and training.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Iran
Sources
  1. Raad-2 (Thunder-2) Iranian 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