This article has been submitted by Major (R.) Haroon Rasheed
What is SH-15 Howitzer?
The SH-15 is a Chinese 155mm/52 caliber self-propelled howitzer designed for long-range artillery engagements. It’s mounted on a 6×6 wheeled Shaanxi truck chassis, equipped with an armored cabin and can fire rocket-assisted projectiles up to 53 kilometers away. The system has a maximum rate of fire of six rounds per minute and carries 60 rounds of ammunition.
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Key Features:
- Mobility: 6×6 wheeled chassis for improved mobility
- Armament: 155mm/52 caliber howitzer with double-baffle muzzle brake
- Range: Up to 53 kilometers with rocket-assisted projectiles
- Rate of Fire: Six rounds per minute
- Crew: Five personnel
Regarding its nuclear capabilities, the SH-15 is considered “nuclear-capable” due to Pakistan’s attempts to miniaturise nuclear weapons. However, it’s essential to note that ¹:
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Nuclear Capability: The SH-15’s ability to fire nuclear shells depends on Pakistan’s successful miniaturisation of nuclear warheads, which is a complex process.
International Implications: The use of nuclear artillery shells would have significant strategic and geopolitical implications, potentially escalating conflicts.
While the SH-15 is not the only howitzer capable of firing tactical nuclear shells, its deployment by Pakistan near the Indian border has raised concerns about regional stability and nuclear deterrence.
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This article has been submitted by Major (R.) Haroon Rasheed.
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