155 mm SpGH EVA
| 155mm SpGH EVA | |
|---|---|
 EVA 155 mm Self-propelled Gun Howitzer | |
| Type | Self-propelled gun |
| Place of origin | Slovakia |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6×6: 20.2 t (22.3 short tons). 8×8: 28 tonnes[1] (30.9 short ton) combat weight. |
| Length | 11.2 m (36 ft 9 in) |
| Width | 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 3.33 m (10 ft 11 in) |
| Crew | 3 |
| Caliber | 155 mm (6.1") |
| Barrels | 52-caliber |
| Rate of fire | 5 rounds in the first minute 13 rounds in 3 minutes [2] |
| Maximum firing range | 41 km (25 mi) with ERFB-BB |
EVA is a Slovak-made self-propelled howitzer, developed by Konstrukta Defence and publicly revealed in 2015. The EVA is based on a Tatra 815 6x6 truck, but the system can be also mounted on a 8x8 truck chassis. It is armed with a 155 mm / L52 howitzer and has a maximum firing range of 41 kilometres (25 mi) with ERFB-BB ammunition.[3][4]
Design
[edit]Created as a shared project between Konstrukta Defense and ZTS Special, using technology developed for SpGH Zuzana 2. Utilizes a 155 mm gun, 52-caliber, achieving a range of up to 41 km (25 mi) using specialized ERFB-BB munition. Firing rate is stated as up to 5 rounds in the first minute, and 13 rounds in 3 minutes. Carries 24 rounds in automatic magazines ready to fire. The operation is fully automated and can be performed from the inside of the armored cabin. Multiple round simultaneous impact firing mode is supported and the howitzer can be connected to command and control system of a battalion battery.
High mobility is achieved by using Tatra 815 6×6 chassis, however the developer states that there is an option for 8×8. The model presented in 2015 offers range of up to 700 km (430 mi) and speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) using the 6×6 chassis. Dimensions and weight were kept under the limits of C-130, achieving high strategic mobility for the system.
Compared to competing designs of similar concept, EVA offers compact design, low weight and high range, ability to be transported using C-130 planes, as well as full automation of the firing with minimal crew needed.[2]
Variants
[edit]EVA M2
[edit]| 155mm SpGH EVA M2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled gun |
| Place of origin | Slovakia |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 27 t (30 short tons) combat weight.[5] |
| Length | 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in) |
| Width | 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) |
| Crew | 3 to 5 |
| Caliber | 155 mm (6.1") |
| Barrels | 52-caliber |
| Elevation | - 3.5°/+75° |
| Traverse | ± 45° |
| Rate of fire | 5 rounds in the first minute 13 rounds in 3 minutes |
| Maximum firing range | 41 km (25 mi) with ERFB-BB over 50 km (31 mi) with VLAP |
In August 2024, Konstrukta Defence tested the EVA M2 variant (iniatially revealed in September 2023 under a name BIA[6]). The shooting capabilities, structural integrity, and mobility were all evaluated. This variant is based on the Tatra 815 6×6 and is equipped with an armoured cabin.[7]
The fire control system is processing on its own the firing solutions for the system. It takes into account the weather information, the ballistic, the topography, and the targeting information.The barrel's position is automatically aiming at the target, and an auto-loader is loading the canon.[7]
Operators
[edit]Potential operators
[edit]Malaysia
- The EVA M2 is among the systems considered by Malaysia to become the next self-propelled howitzers.[8] The Malaysian Armed Forces have reportedly selected the EVA M2 in October 2024 as future self-propelled howitzer.[9]
See also
[edit]- Archer – (Sweden)
- DRDO ATAGS – (India)
- ATMOS 2000 – (Israel)
- A-222 Bereg – (Russia)
- 2S22 Bohdana – (Ukraine)
- CAESAR – (France)
- 152 mm SpGH DANA – (Czechoslovakia)
- G6 howitzer – (South Africa)
- AHS Kryl – (Poland)
- Nora B-52 – (Serbia)
- PCL-09 – (China)
- PCL-161 – (China)
- PCL-181 – (China)
- PLL-09 – (China)
- Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer – (Japan)
- 155 mm SpGH Zuzana – (Slovakia)
- List of artillery
References
[edit]- ^ 155 mm 52 cal. TMG EVA 8×8
- ^ a b "Nová slovenská húfnica EVA". Armadninoviny.cz (in Czech). May 26, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "EVA 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer". Military-Today.com. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ "Konstrukta Defence of Slovakia unveils its EVA a new 6x6 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at IDET 1905155 | IDET 2015 News Official Online Show Daily Coverage | Defence security military exhibition 2015".
- ^ "EVA M2 Self-propelled autonomous artillery system". Konštrukta Defense. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "155mm SpGH BIA at world premiere in DSEI London". KONŠTRUKTA-Defence. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ a b "KONŠTRUKTA-Defence: first live-firing test of EVA M2 self-propelled howitzer [VIDEO]". 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ @DefSecAsia2020 (2024-10-15). "(VIDEO) KONŠTRUKTA-Defence Unveils Modernized "Eva M2" 155mm SPH System. Malaysia?". Defence Security Asia. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Malyasov, Dylan (16 October 2024). "Malaysia reportedly selects EVA M2 howitzer". Defence Blog. Retrieved 16 October 2024.