A new self-propelled artillery piece that can fire 4-5 shells a minute and revolve 360 degrees, has been developed by Sultam Industries, a subsidiary of the Histadrut-owned Koor Industries, with the participation of private investors. The weapon, designed and constructed entirely by the Sultam staff, is regarded by local and foreign experts as one of the best of its type in the world, according to Koor’s internal publication.
The gun, designated as the Sultam-155, is mounted on a turret constructed of steel sheets that can be hermetically sealed, affording better protection for its crew than previous types of self-propelled guns. Its range, said to exceed that of other 155 mm. artillery, was reported to be 21 kilometers.
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