Nora B-52


The Nora B-52 is a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer weapon system developed by Military Technical Institute Belgrade for export and domestic use. The first self-propelled Nora B was designed by MTI in 1984 with a modified 152 mm gun-howitzer M84 NORA mounted on an FAP 8x8 truck bed and was a third generation of artillery weapons.
Later 2000 MTI developed new versions of 4th generation artillery systems with 52 caliber 155 mm gun for fitting on a new system of NORA family with B-52 designation.

Variants

B-52 operation depending on version is fully automated, including a 36-round autoloader. It is made in several versions:
; K0
; K1
; M03
; KE
; K-I
; ALEKSANDAR
K designation stands for Kamaz chassis, number for orientation of main weapon in relationship to north and letter for level of equipment and/or export designation. It is possible on demand to equip Nora B-52 howitzer with 152 mm gun.
All versions have differences in chassis, armour, turret, loading and support system. All versions with automatic loader features Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact capability. Standard equipment includes a computerized fire control system and a land navigation system. Ballistic protection is provided against small arms fire, shell splinters and some mines.

Operational history

Serbia has exported the Nora B-52 artillery battlefield systems, reconnaissance BOV M11, command to the armed forces of Myanmar, Kenya and Bangladesh. One fully equipped battery usually consist of 6-12 self-propelled howitzer, reconnaissance 1-2 BOV M11, three command BOV M10, 3-6 munition trucks, communication and workshop vehicle, 2-3 general supply vehicles and 1-2 fire direction and gunfire locator vehicle with radar and sound ranging.

Ammunition

There are various type of ammunition available that includes domestic and foreign 155mm projectiles. Depending on ammo used different maximum ranges and effects on target can be achieved.
DesignationTypeRange in mCaliberNote
M107HE M8832000155mmSloboda Čačak
M04ERFB34000155mmSloboda Čačak
M02ERFB/BB41850155mmSloboda Čačak
M02ERFB-BB44000155mmIn development
M15HE ERFB RA/BB56000155mmSloboda Čačak
Krasnopol BB20000155mmGuided
Not designatedHE V-LAP67000155mmIn development with new 25 liter chamber for Nora B-52

Operators

Current operators

In 2017 Nora B-52 was tested in Pakistan and UAE.