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South Korea's upgraded EVO-105 105mm self-propelled howitzer ready for mass production 22806171.
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Defence & Security News - South Korea
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South Korea's upgraded EVO-105 105mm self-propelled howitzer ready for mass production
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South Korea said Wednesday it has completed the development of an upgraded variant of the EVO-105 105 mm howitzer featuring increased agility and automated firing control. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the country's arms procurement agency, launched a project in 2015 to develop the evolved 105 mm howitzer in partnership with Hanhwa Techwin, a local defense firm. |
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 South Korea's upgraded EVO-105 105 mm self propelled howitzer (Credit: DAPA) |
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"It was assessed as fit for combat by meeting all required operational capabilities in a recent test," DAPA said. "Accordingly, mass-production will begin in 2018 for use by our military units."
It uses an automated fire control system and an advanced GPS device, enhancing the shoot-and-scoot capability. The number of operating personnel will be reduced to five from nine for each existing 105 mm towed howitzer. The sides of the EVO-105 are protected with armour plates, and the crew compartment provides a protection against firing of small arms and artillery shell splinters. The EVO-105 is able to be quickly in firing position and the first round can be fired in less than 1 minute. A 12.7mm machine gun can be mounted on the top crew cabin as secondary weapon. |
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