Came across this article concerning Spain's first firing of the
EXPAL 155mm ER ammo from their
SIAC 155/52 towed howitzer. This firing was
postponed from 2020 due to our "friend"
COVID-19. This took place during maneuvers earlier this month.
But, that is
not the news here, Spain's
UNIT062 ATP M109A5E is however, the
real story here...
"The
same exercise will later take place with the
ATP M-109 A5E self-propelled howitzer, once the program
underway to change the tubes of this veteran platform is completed."
They're going from the current 155/32mm
to the 155mm/52 on the
ATP M109A5E. They're
NOT going to re-tube those units with what is now an
outdated tube or
manufacture 2 to different sized shells.
My best guess for now is the new tubes should be installed between
APR-JUN 2022.
I also would expect the
EXPAL 155mm ER to be tested
on a ATP M109A5E by years end.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defe...mmunition.html
Regards,
Pat
