MKE Boran 105 mm howitzer
| Industry | Defense |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Turkey |
| Products | MKE Boran 105 mm lightweight towed howitzer |
Overview
The MKE Boran is a 105 mm lightweight towed howitzer designed for air transportability, featuring advanced fire control and navigation technologies. Manufactured by the Turkish firm MKE, this artillery piece is engineered to support rapid deployment in airborne operations.
Development Background
The MKE initiated the development of the 105 mm air-transportable light towed howitzer, known as Boran, to meet the tactical demands of Commando and Infantry airborne units. Its integrated modern command and fire control systems enable self-positioning and target acquisition without traditional setup procedures. The howitzer offers a maximum firing range of approximately 17 km (11 mi) and provides a full 360° (6400 NATO mils) traverse capability. Weighing close to 1,800 kg (4,000 lb), it can be transported by medium-lift utility helicopters and rapidly deployed for combat missions. The design draws inspiration from the L118 platform.
Technical specifications
The fire control and navigation systems of the Boran howitzer, specifically the Volkan 230/105 FCS, are developed by the Turkish firm Aselsan.[1] This artillery piece is designed to be either towed by ground vehicles or transported by air using helicopters such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and Mil Mi-17.[2]
Current operators
- File:Flag of Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Army: 18 units[2]
- Template:Country data North Macedonia
- File:Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey
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