MORANA

Morana is designed for agile movement and quick fire support. Its systems allow for standard artillery battery integrated operation, but also for stand-alone task performance or swift reaction in case initiative needs to be taken under changing circumstances.

The howitzer can operate in various climatic conditions, overcome long distances, establish position in difficult terrain and carry out the mission day and night.

Morana features a 155 mm / 52 calibre primary weapon capable of reaching over 41 kilometers distance. The crew has fourty-five carried rounds available for their task completion. Fully automated gun loading allows the crew to fire up to 6 rounds within the 1st minute from establishing position. MRSI fire mode is available.

Sophisticated and powerful GPS/INS navigation, ballistic trajectory calculator and diagnostic computer systems are handled by simplified user interface for fast and precise action. Gun aiming and firing can be carried out automatically or manually.

The howitzer is mounted on the latest TATRA four-axle central loading tube chassis. The patent-protected TATRA system is extremely durable, maintains perfect grip and reduces shock and torsion related wear when crossing uneven terrain. It performs well on road and even better off it alowing the vehicle to reach positions in terrain usually deemed only suitable for tracked vehicles.
The undercarriage features real-time diagnostics, 600 hp engine, automatic transmission and CTIS. Unusual wider wheelbase and all axles steerable deliver unprecendented stability and maneuverability.
Morana can be deployed self-propelled or by rail, sea and air.

Thanks to full automation of the system, the vehicle is operated by a crew of only 3 - driver, aimer and commander.

The crew handles the whole system from within the protected modular EA Puma cabin that is certified for STANAG 4569 Level 2 against both ballistic and landmine threats. The cabin is pressurized and the air intake is fitted with NBC filters. Heating and air-conditioning is available.

Morana can fire at enemy positions, structures and static or even moving vehicles directly in case of emergency. Direct fire is available to the crew within a range of 5 kilometers, 3 at night. An integrated secondary weapon offers extra protection and firepower to the crew for close engagement and low altitude UAVs.

Should the ballistic and navigation computer system not be available or properly aligned Morana offers an emergency mode of manual aiming via supportive optical devices – unlike most other systems in the market.

The gun turret is powered independently to ensure weapon operability in spite of eventual deliberate or accidental vehicle engine stop.

AUXILIARY POWER AND HYDRAULIC UNIT

An auxilliary 24 V hydraulic power unit serves as the main source for weapon systems and turret operation. Unit performing functions as follows:

• Battery check and recharge
• Hydraulic pressure for turret hydraulic circuit
• Hydraulic oil cooling, cooling of propelling charges
• Additional electronic interaction with other systems - pressure regulation, managing gun control and fire control system