ATMOS 2000 vs M119 howitzer

Soltam Systems (now Elbit Systems )^[source]

Joint Manufacturing Technology Center of Rock Island Arsenal^[source]

155 mm /52 calibre self-propelled gun system^[source]

lightweight 105 mm howitzer ,^[source]

ATMOS is fitted with a 155 mm /52 calibre ordnance which conforms to NATO Joint Ballistic Memorandum of Understanding (JBMoU), and is mounted on a 6 × 6 cross-country truck chassis. The breech mechanism is horizontal sliding which automatically opens to the right with a self-sealing metal obturating ring. The buffer is a hydraulic cylinder with a hydro-pneumatic recuperator, and the recoil length is variable from 850 to 1,100 mm. Two pneumatic equilibrators balance the barrel, weapon elevation and traverse are all hydraulic and computer controlled. The gun's aiming gears, load assist systems and spades are operated by a hydraulic power pack. With a 155 mm/52 barrel, a 41 km (25 mi) maximum range can be achieved, using Extended Range Full-Bore - Base Bleed (ERFB-BB) projectile, 30 km (19 mi) firing the NATO L15 High Explosive (HE) projectile and 24.5 km (15.2 mi) firing the older M107 HE projectile.^[source]ATMOS 2000 · Overview; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

ATMOS carries a total of 27 155 mm projectiles and associated charges and can be operated by a 4-man crew, consisting of two loaders positioned on either side at the rear. The system provides a rate of fire of between 4 and 9 rds/min.^[source]ATMOS 2000 · Overview; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Late in 2001, Soltam Systems released details of the latest version of its ATMOS whose existence was first revealed late in 1999. At that time, it was also referred to as the 155 mm Self-Propelled Wheeled Gun (SPWG). The ATMOS was developed as a private venture and is aimed mainly for export markets, although it has already been demonstrated to the Israel Defense Forces ( IDF ). Wheeled self-propelled guns are usually cheaper to procure than their more common tracked counterparts, have lower life cycle costs and are easier to operate and maintain. In addition, they also have greater strategic mobility and do not rely on Heavy Equipment Transporters (HETs). By late 2001, the system fired over 1,000 rounds, during extensive trials in Israel.^[source]ATMOS 2000 · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

ATROM – Romanian version that uses the same Soltam M-17 155 mm gun on a locally developed ROMAN 26.360 DFAEG 6x6 truck chassis. The system never entered production and the project was put on hold after three prototypes were built.^[source]ATMOS 2000 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

ATMOS is one of the favourites to win The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence's contract for new 155 mm Self-propelled howitzer .^[source]ATMOS 2000 · Operators / Potential operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Polish Land Forces planned but never ordered the AHS Kryl 155mm Howitzer, a domestically made version of the ATMOS^[source]ATMOS 2000 · Operators / Evaluation only; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The M119 howitzer is a lightweight 105 mm howitzer , used by the United States Army . It is the American licensed version of the British L119 light gun . The M119 is typically towed by the M1097 or M1152 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) , and can be easily airlifted by helicopter , or airdropped by parachute .^[source]M119 howitzer · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The howitzer was designed and produced by the British Royal Ordnance Factories as the L118 light gun . In the L118 configuration, the 105 mm ammunition is cased separate loading ammunition. The L118 entered service with the British Army in 1976 and is used by parachute and commando field artillery regiments. It saw combat during the Falklands War , where the 30 guns in action fired up to 400 rounds per gun per day, mostly at "charge super"—i.e., the most powerful propellant charge available.^[source]M119 howitzer · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The L119 is the L118 reconfigured to fire NATO -standard 105 mm semi-fixed ammunition .^[source]M119 howitzer · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The redesigned system operates the same, but modifies and simplifies some components, including a new buffer and recuperator with a majority of the components removed, and adds the Suspension Lockout System (SLOS) that fixes recoil length at 25 in (64 cm), which removes variable-recoil hardware, reduces stress on the carriage, and lowers buffer rod forces; the new system reduces cost, the system consists of 124 parts and the redesign will reduce that number by 40 percent to 75 parts and reusing 47 parts will consist of 65 percent for the current system, therefore only needing to manufacturing 28 new parts with overall weight savings of 45 lb (20 kg).^[source]M119 howitzer · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Israel^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 10, row 13, cell 3; revision 1375121504; retrieved 2026-10-01

See operators^[source]

1989–2013^[source]

M119, M119A1, M119A2, M119A3^[source]

Semi-fixed 105 x 372 mm R^[source]

-5.625° (−100 mils) to +69.975° (+1,244 mils)^[source]

5.625° (100 mils) left or right^[source]

3 × M90A2 telescope, M137A1 panoramic telescope^[source]

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