ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System)

ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System)

Type: artillery

Domain: land

Country of Origin: India

Manufacturer: DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation)

Overview

India's next-generation 155mm/52-calibre towed howitzer designed to be one of the longest-range and most advanced towed artillery systems in the world. ATAGS features an ultra-long 52-calibre barrel providing range exceeding 48 km with standard ammunition and 60+ km with rocket-assisted projectiles, automated gun laying with inertial navigation and GPS, all-electric drive for rapid traverse and elevation, advanced recoil system allowing sustained high rates of fire, and modular design for ease of maintenance. The gun can fire 6 rounds/minute (sustained) or 10 rounds/minute (burst) with automated ammunition handling assistance. Mounted on a 6x6 all-terrain truck for tactical mobility. Weight of approximately 18 tonnes. Two variants are under development by competing consortia (Bharat Forge and TATA). ATAGS has achieved world-record range in trials. The Indian Army plans orders exceeding 400 guns to replace aging 130mm and 155mm weapons. Initial production expected 2025-2026.

Technical Specifications

crew6–8
driveAll-electric (no hydraulics)
range48+ km (world record for towed howitzer)
weight~18 tonnes
caliber155 mm / 52-caliber
manufacturerDRDO / Bharat Forge / TATA Advanced Systems
rate_of_fire3–5 rounds/min

Operators

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