Nora B-52

The first self-propelled Nora B (developed on the basis of Nora C) was designed by the Military Technical Institute in 1984 with a modified 152 mm Nora M-84 howitzer mounted on an FAP 8x8 truck bed and was a third generation of artillery systems.{{cite web|title=TOP 152 MM HOWITZER M84 NORA A|url=http://www.vs.rs/index.php?content=afa87448-0320-102c-8859-e480d5acdc4a|access-date=2012-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720151427/http://www.vs.rs/index.php?content=afa87448-0320-102c-8859-e480d5acdc4a|archive-date=2015-07-20|url-status=dead}} Later, in the 2000s, Military Technical Institute 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.

File:Bangladesh Army Nora B-52 155mm SPG (31586399521).jpg]]

B-52 operation depending on version is fully automated, including a 36-round autoloader. It is made in several versions:

; K0

:first serial variant, open turret, manual power drive and line of sight.

; K1(S)

:differences from K0:semi-open turret, full automatic, independent automatic navigation, automatic fire and control system, smaller crew number.

; M03

:semi-open turret, automatic based on K0, K1 designs with S designation for Serbia Army.

; KE

:semi-open turret, full automatic export variant.

; K-I

:K1 with additional armored full automatic with closed turret, new stronger chassis, radar on barrel for measuring projectile trajectory and speed, NBC protected cabin and turret, automated fire-suspension system, smoke grenade launcher, intercom for crew and new software, designated M15{{Cite web|url=http://www.mod.gov.rs/eng/16456/samohodna-top-haubica-155-mm-nora-b52-m15-ponos-domace-odbrambene-industrije-16456|title=NORA-B52 M15 155mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer– Pride of Domestic Defence Industry|website=Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia}} for Serbia.

;M21

:Upgrade of the system featuring STANAG 4569, level 2 protection. {{Cite web |title=Nora B52 M21 {{!}} Yugoimport |url=https://www.yugoimport.com/en/products/land-forces/fire-support-systems-and-upgrade-programs/self-propelled-and-towed-artillery/155-mm/nora-b52-m21 |access-date=2025-06-10 |website=www.yugoimport.com |language=en}}

;NG

:Newest upgrade of the system, with increased auto-loader capacity (30 in the auto-loader with additonal 6 on the vehicle), 60 second deployment time and fully automatic fire data setting among other upgrades. {{Cite web |title=Nora B52 NG {{!}} Yugoimport |url=https://www.yugoimport.com/en/products/land-forces/fire-support-systems-and-upgrade-programs/self-propelled-and-towed-artillery/155-mm/nora-b52-ng |access-date=2025-06-10 |website=www.yugoimport.com |language=en}}

; MGS-25{{Cite web|url=https://gbp.com.sg/stories/aleksandar-155mm-spg-to-make-world-debut-in-2019/|title = Aleksandar 155mm SPG to Make World Debut in 2019}} Aleksandar{{Cite web |url=http://www.yugoimport.com/en/proizvodi/aleksandar-self-propelled-artillery-weapon-cal-155-mm |title=Aleksandar Self Propelled Artillery Weapon cal. 155 mm | SDPR - Yugoimport |access-date=2017-11-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107025838/http://www.yugoimport.com/en/proizvodi/aleksandar-self-propelled-artillery-weapon-cal-155-mm |archive-date=2017-11-07 |url-status=live }}

:Newest version planned since 2009 is designated as K2 (25 liter chamber, higher rate of fire, laser guided long range ammunition, smaller crew, new automated functions, smaller weight~25 tonnes, automatic leveling of gun in north direction, new smoke and light grenade) with development started later probably in 2012. As of 2017 at international arms fair Partner 2017 in Belgrade and after a few years of development it was presented newly developed prototype model named "Alexander", It has a new designation now and instead K2 it is called MGS-25 named "Alexander" and comes with 12 rounds ready for fire in a revolver type of automatic loader and has 12 additional ammunition that are stored in a storage box located at back behind the crew cabin and engine-hydraulic compartment. The automatic loading system can reloaded ammunition compartment in a back of a gun. MGS-25 has a rate of fire of 6 rounds per minute and can continue firing operations until all ammunition is used. The Aleksandar has a maximum firing range of 32,5 km with standard ammunition and 56 km with the 155 mm HE ERFB RA/BB (VLAP).{{Cite web |url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/partner_2017_news_online_show_daily_coverage/aleksandar_new_155mm_8x8_self-propelled_howitzer_yugoimport_partner_2017_12706173.html |title=Aleksandar new 155mm 8x8 self-propelled howitzer Yugoimport Partner 2017 12706173 | Partner 2017 News Online Show Daily Coverage |access-date=2017-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701100710/http://www.armyrecognition.com/partner_2017_news_online_show_daily_coverage/aleksandar_new_155mm_8x8_self-propelled_howitzer_yugoimport_partner_2017_12706173.html |archive-date=2017-07-01 |url-status=live }} It can use all available ammunition on market for 155mm howitzers designed to withstand pressure in a new larger chamber. MGS-25 can be remotely controlled by crew via separate remote control up to 100 meters from vehicle thanks to high level of automation of all functions. As fully autonomous module it can be mounted on different trucks chassis - Kamaz and MAN versions presented until now.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/partner_2019_news_online_show_daily_defense_exhibition_serbia/partner_2019_aleksandar_155mm_self-propelled_howitzer_based_on_8x8_man_truck_chassis.html|title=Partner 2019: Aleksandar 155mm self-propelled howitzer based on 8x8 MAN truck chassis | Partner 2019 News Online Show Daily defense exhibition Serbia | Defence security military exhibition 2019 daily news category}}

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.{{Cite web|url=http://articles.janes.com/notice.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908115236/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Armour-and-Artillery/Yugoimport-NORA-B-52-155-mm-52-calibre-self-propelled-gun-Serbia.html|url-status=dead|title=Yugoimport NORA B-52 155mm 52-calibre self-propelled gun|archive-date=September 8, 2012|website=articles.janes.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/25851850/y-Report-Br28|title=Jugoimport - SDPR (Report)|access-date=2017-09-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127022814/https://www.scribd.com/doc/25851850/y-Report-Br28|archive-date=2016-11-27|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Hot shots from Serbia|url=http://www.janes.com/events/exhibitions/idex-2011/news/day-2/Hot-shots-from-Serbia.aspx|date= 21 Feb 2011|accessdate=2013-04-16|publisher=Jane's International Defence Review}}

For training and simulation purposes special computer simulator {{Cite web|url=http://www.pupin.rs/en/products-services/simulators-training-aids/special-purpose-simulators-training-aids/|title = Special Purpose Simulators and Training aids}} was developed by Mihajlo Pupin Institute that includes terrain maps of customer country with ability to train up to 3 battery of Nora B-52 or up to battalion of 18 gun, including crews for artillery designation on targets.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rts.rs/page/tv/sr/story/21/rts-2/3446211/dozvolite.html|title = Dozvolite}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAI6eXaNCW0&feature=emb_logo|title=Simulator za top haubicu Nora B-52|website=YouTube}}

Special truck chassis upgrade as resupply vehicle for ammunition reload was developed and used within battery of Nora B-52 self-propelled howitzer.

File:Aleksandar samohodna haubica 155mm 03.jpg

Serbia has exported the Nora B-52 artillery systems (B-52 selected versions of self-propelled howitzer K1, KE, KI), reconnaissance BOV M11, command (BOV M10) and battery fire control and meteorological vehicles, ammunition loading trucks, artillery battlefield software for platoon, battery and division level) to the armed forces of Myanmar, Kenya and Bangladesh.[http://www.politika.rs/rubrike/Drustvo/Srpski-roboti-idu-u-rat.lt.html Serbian robots go to war] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610220343/http://www.politika.rs/rubrike/Drustvo/Srpski-roboti-idu-u-rat.lt.html |date=2009-06-10 }} (in English){{cite news|title=Kenya to receive Serbian armoured vehicles|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28756&Itemid=105|accessdate=16 April 2013|date=5 December 2012|publisher=defenceweb.co.za|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130711084750/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28756&Itemid=105|archive-date=11 July 2013|url-status=live}} One fully equipped battery usually consist of 6-12 self-propelled howitzer, reconnaissance 1-2 BOV M11, three command BOV M10(1 for each platoon and 1 for battery command), 3-6 munition trucks, communication and workshop vehicle, 2-3 general supply vehicles (fuel, food, water etc.) and 1-2 fire direction and gunfire locator vehicle with radar and sound ranging. With latest order for Cyprus instead BOV M11 the new BOV M16 Miloš was delivered as artillery reconnaissance and artillery battery command vehicle.{{Cite web|url=https://defence-point.com/2019/09/02/cyprus-serb-made-nora-b52-and-bov-m16-milos-vehicles-ready-for-delivery/|title=Cyprus: Serb-made Nora-B52 and BOV M16 MILOS vehicles ready for delivery|date=September 2, 2019|website=defence-point.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/serbian_made_nora-b52_self-propelled_howitzers_and_milos_armored_vehicles_parade_in_cyprus.html|title=Serbian made Nora-B52 self-propelled howitzers and Milos armored vehicles parade in Cyprus | October 2019 Global Defense Security army news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2019 | Archive News year|website=www.armyrecognition.com}}

There are various type of ammunition available that includes domestic and foreign 155mm projectiles as it is JBMOU-compatible. Depending on ammo used different maximum ranges and effects on target can be achieved.

File:Nora B-52 operators.png

• {{flagicon|Bangladesh}} Bangladesh: 42 in service with the Bangladesh Army (fitted with SAGEM Sigma 30 inertial navigation platform system for autonomous navigation and pointing){{cite web |url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |title=Trade-Register-1971-2019.rft |website=Stockholm International Peace Research Institute |access-date=2020-03-11}}{{cite web |title= UNROCA original report Serbia 2013 |url= https://www.unroca.org/serbia/report/2013/|accessdate=23 July 2020}}{{cite web|title=Nora B-52 155mm/52-calibre Wheeled self-propelled howitzer|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/serbia_serbian_army_artillery_vehicles_systems_uk/nora_b-52_155mm_wheeled_self-propelled_howitzer_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures.html|accessdate=2013-04-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703135401/http://www.armyrecognition.com/serbia_serbian_army_artillery_vehicles_systems_uk/nora_b-52_155mm_wheeled_self-propelled_howitzer_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures.html|archive-date=2013-07-03|url-status=live}}
• {{flagicon|Cyprus}} Cyprus: 24 in service with the Cypriot National Guard{{Cite web|url=https://iskra.gr/%cf%83%ce%ad%cf%81%ce%b2%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%b1-%ce%b1%cf%85%cf%84%ce%bf%ce%ba%ce%b9%ce%bd%ce%bf%cf%8d%ce%bc%ce%b5%ce%bd%ce%b1-%cf%80%cf%85%cf%81%ce%bf%ce%b2%cf%8c%ce%bb%ce%b1-nora-b-52-%cf%80%ce%b1%cf%81/|title=Σέρβικα αυτοκινούμενα πυροβόλα NORA B-52 παραδίδονται στην Κύπρο|date=August 25, 2019}}
• {{flagicon|Kenya}} Kenya: 18 in service, 12 more on order{{cite web|title=Kenya Purchases Sh2.6bn weapons from East Europe|url=https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/-kenya-purchases-sh2-6bn-weapons-from-east-europe-2082994|access-date=2021-10-14|website=www.businessdailyafrica.com|date=23 December 2020}}{{cite web|title=Kenya Land Forces military equipment and vehicles of Kenyan army|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/kenya_kenyan_army_land_ground_forces_uk/kenya_kenyan_army_land_ground_armed_defense_forces_military_equipment_armored_vehicles_intelligence_.html|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325034352/http://www.armyrecognition.com/kenya_kenyan_army_land_ground_forces_uk/kenya_kenyan_army_land_ground_armed_defense_forces_military_equipment_armored_vehicles_intelligence_.html|archivedate=2013-03-25}}
• {{flagicon|Myanmar}} Myanmar: 30 in service with the Myanmar Army{{Cite web|title=NORA B-52 Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer {{!}} Military-Today.com|url=http://www.military-today.com/artillery/nora_b52.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912041834/http://www.military-today.com/artillery/nora_b52.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=September 12, 2008|access-date=2021-08-11|website=www.military-today.com}}
• {{flagicon|Serbia}} Serbia: 24, +24 NG Versiom on orderSerbian Army{{Cite web|url=https://www.rts.rs/page/stories/ci/story/124/drustvo/4645540/stefanovic-kornet-nabavka-oruzje.html|title = Стефановић о набавци "корнета": Србија сада има убојито оружје}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.novosti.rs/vesti/naslovna/drustvo/aktuelno.290.html:585561-Pocinje-proizvodnja-mocne-haubice-za-Vojsku-Srbije-Nasa-nora-jaca-od-hrvatskih-pancera|title = Počinje proizvodnja moćne haubice za Vojsku Srbije: Naša "nora" jača od hrvatskih "pancera"!}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.mod.gov.rs/lat/16227/ministarstvo-odbrane-porucilo-nove-nore-lazare-i-milose-16227|title=Ministarstvo odbrane poručilo nove|website=Ministarstvo odbrane Republike Srbije}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.politika.rs/sr/clanak/426171/Samohodne-haubice-nora-uvedene-u-Vojsku-Srbije-FOTO |title=Samohodne haubice "nora" uvedene u Vojsku Srbije (FOTO) |access-date=2019-03-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330070747/http://www.politika.rs/sr/clanak/426171/Samohodne-haubice-nora-uvedene-u-Vojsku-Srbije-FOTO |archive-date=2019-03-30 |url-status=live }}

• {{Flag|Algeria}}: 48 on order{{Cite web |last=tim |first=Urednički |date=2023-03-03 |title=Alžir kupuje 50 srpskih Nora B-52 |url=https://www.balkansec.net/post/alžir-kupuje-50-srpskih-nora-b-52 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=Balkansec.net |language=bs}}
• {{flag|Azerbaijan}}: 48 on order [https://aze.media/azerbaijan-bolsters-artillery-capabilities-with-serbian-nora-b-52ng-howitzers/]

• {{Flag|Brazil}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-18 |title=Srpske haubice za Brazil |url=https://www.balkansec.net/post/srpske-haubice-za-brazil |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Balkansec.net |language=bs}}
• {{flag|Pakistan}}: tested by Pakistan Army in 2017{{Cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/pakistan_army_kh179_155mm_howitzer_south_korea_trial_tests_12106173.html |title=Pakistan army KH179 155mm howitzer South Korea trial tests 12106173 | June 2017 Global Defense Security news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2017 | Archive News year |access-date=2018-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024733/https://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/pakistan_army_kh179_155mm_howitzer_south_korea_trial_tests_12106173.html |archive-date=2018-04-05 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/article/75891/serbian-nora-b-52-howitzer-demonstrated-in-the-uae |title=Janes | Latest defence and security news |access-date=2018-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405025505/http://www.janes.com/article/75891/serbian-nora-b-52-howitzer-demonstrated-in-the-uae |archive-date=2018-04-05 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/nora_b-52_from_serbia_155mm_howitzer_demonstrated_in_uae.html |title=NORA B-52 from Serbia 155mm howitzer demonstrated in UAE | November 2017 Global Defense Security news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2017 | Archive News year |access-date=2018-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024941/https://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/nora_b-52_from_serbia_155mm_howitzer_demonstrated_in_uae.html |archive-date=2018-04-05 |url-status=live }}
• {{flag|UAE}}: tested by UAE Army in 2017
• {{flag|United States of America}}: one howitzer on MAN chassis tested by the U.S. Army in 2021 as shoot-off participant together with Archer Artillery System, CAESAR self-propelled howitzer and ATMOS 2000{{Cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-ordnance-llc-is-awarded-contract-for-supplying-nora-wheeled-howitzer-for-the-us-army-155-mm-mobile-gun-system-301194776.html|title = Global Ordnance, LLC is awarded contract for supplying NORA Wheeled Howitzer for the US Army 155 mm Mobile Gun System}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.defensenews.com/land/2020/12/17/us-army-mobile-howitzer-shoot-off-participants-emerge/|title = US Army mobile howitzer shoot-off participants emerge|date = 18 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.rts.rs/page/stories/ci/story/124/drustvo/4301968/lazar-vojska-nabavka.html|title = Набавка нових "Лазара 3" за Војску Србије, вредност уговора 3,7 милијарди динара}}

• {{lwc|Archer Artillery System}}
• {{lwc|Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System}}
• {{lwc|ATMOS 2000}}
• {{lwc|A-222 Bereg (artillery system)}}
• {{lwc|2S22 Bohdana}}
• {{lwc|CAESAR self-propelled howitzer}}
• {{lwc|152 mm SpGH DANA}}
• {{lwc|G6 howitzer}}
• {{lwc|AHS Kryl}}
• {{lwc|PCL-09}}
• {{lwc|PCL-161}}
• {{lwc|PCL-181}}
• {{lwc|Type 08#Variants|PLL-09}}
• {{lwc|Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer}}
• {{lwc|155 mm SpGH Zuzana}}

{{Reflist}}

• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMH8lFEKYPU Video demonstration]
• {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080912041834/http://www.military-today.com/artillery/nora_b52.htm English language online article describing this SPG]}}

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