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Land ForcesIran

Raad-2M

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 1997Pending verification
Land ForcesIRN
Length 9.14 m
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System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction1997
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerDefense Industries OrganizationMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Emplacement timeLess than 1 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.14 m30 ftMed[1]
Width3.38 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight36 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Chassischassis is based on the Chinese WZ-501/503 series, itself a copy of the Russian BMP-1 series.Med[1]
Engine5TDFMed[1]
Engine power700 hpMed[1]
Cruising range450 km280 mi · 243 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed45 km/h28 mph · 24 ktMed[1]
Fording depth (Without Preparation)1.2 mMed[1]
TransmissionSPAT 1200 transmissionMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor20 mmMed[1]
Turret Armorall-welded steel armor, providing protection from small-arms fire and shell splintersMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Rate of fire (max)4 rds/minMed[1]
Max elevation+75 degMed[1]
Min elevation-3 degMed[1]
Main armament1 x HM44 155-mm/39-cal howitzerMed[1]
Secondary armamentM2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range3 km2 mi · 2 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Gunnerpassive night-driving periscopeMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYes, When deployed in the firing position two spades are lowered either side of the hull rear of Thunder-2 to provide a more stable firing platform.Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Charge 239 Caliber ammunition
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
30 total of any combination of 155mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
INA
Summary

In early September 1997 it was reported that Iran had successfully tested a locally built rapid fire mobile field gun known as Raad-2 (Thunder-2). It uses a turret that has a similar layout to the M109A1, 155mm/39-cal self-propelled howitzer.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Iran
Sources
  1. Raad-2M Iranian 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import