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The Elbit Systems’ market leading Autonomous Towed Howitzer Ordnance System (ATHOS) is a long-range 155mm/52 caliber gun. The ATHOS is the next-generation of Elbit Systems’ towed-independent guns, providing armies around the globe with a highly maneuverable, field artillery solution. The ATHOS has been field-tested for accuracy, stability and reliability during moving and firing maneuvers and is based on in-service
The ATHOS is capable of a range of more than 40km and utilizes a self- Operational Characteristics propelling capability and automatic laying mode. It is integrated with fully-computerized systems, achieving automatic control, accurate navigation and target acquisition. When deployed in the battlefield, the ATHOS can maneuver itself using its own diesel engine and special hydraulic-driven road wheels, which are also ideal for shoot-and scoot positioning. The hydraulic system enables a team of seven crew members or less to easily deploy the ATHOS within minutes.
Advanced weapon system for effective firepower
The ATHOS utilizes inertial navigation and aiming systems – including a GPS and an onboard firing computer – as part of its autonomous capabilities. The gun laying is performed using the INS without any external reference point. The laying system can be slaved to the computer to achieve automatic laying.
Robust solution for superior battlefield operation
The ATHOS is designed to operate under harsh environmental conditions, using all qualified 155mm ammunition in use worldwide. To ease the crew’s workload and enhance gun performance, the ATHOS is equipped with an ammunition loader that dramatically reduces the physical effort needed to operate the gun.
Said to be the US Army's most accurate artillery shell, the GPS-guided M982 Excalibur is an advanced precision-guided 155mm artillery shell
The PzH 2000* self-propelled howitzer – armed with a 155 mm L52 main gun developed by Rheinmetall – is widely held to be most advanced, most effective artillery system anywhere. Extremely accurate and highly reliable, the PzH 2000 achieves a high rate of fire owing to its automatic loading system.