Nora B-52
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Nora B-52 | |
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Serbian Army |
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Type | Self-propelled artillery |
Place of origin | Serbia |
Service history | |
In service | 2006 - present |
Used by | Serbia Myanmar |
Production history | |
Designer | Yugoimport SDPR |
Number built | 16 + 12 - more on order |
Specifications | |
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Primary armament |
Caliber 155 mm D-20/M84 |
Suspension | torsion bar -8 off road wheels |
The Nora B-52 is a recent addition to the Serbian arsenal, it serves as a self-propelled artillery piece. Initially the Serbian authorities approached its design bureau in search of a new fast and mobile artillery vehicle it could use to replace older artillery equipment it has in its inventory. The Nora B-52 was designed with a 152 mm field gun-howitzer M84 NORA-A mounted on a FAP-2632 truck. Its test trails have already been completed with great success and enthusiasm from Serbian officers and it has started active production, the first 16 Nora B-52's were delivered in early 2007, the army has already placed orders for more. Serbia has also stated its intent to export the Nora B-52 to mainly Europe with its presentation at the this years annual "Partner 2007" arms fair held in Belgrade.