NEW OFFICER UNIT: ARTILLERY OFFICER

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    • NEW OFFICER UNIT: ARTILLERY OFFICER

      Artillery officer (self-propelled artillery system (SPAS) use his range heavy armored artillery truck, and unit can support to towed and artillery (support class) units.
      Artillery unit has great fire power (155mm or 152mm cannon), unit can destroy to infantry and armor units, including it's can destroyed to combat outpost (lvl 1 to 3). His has also LMG or HMG for self defence.
      Unit can moved fast on road and off road, and including all kind types terrain areas, for no any problems.

      I finded 6x different officer artillery unit:

      WEST OFFICER UNITS:

      Brutus (US)




      The Brutus
      is fitted with an M776 155 mm/L39 cannon. The same ordnance is used
      by the
      M777 lightweight field howitzer. The cannon can traverse
      through 360 degrees.
      The Brutus uses the same 155
      ammunition of the M777 howitzer. Maximum range of fire is over 24 km
      with a standard M795 high explosive round. Rocket-assisted shell has
      a maximum range of 30 km. The Brutus is also
      compatible with
      M982 Excalbur GPS-guided projectiles that have a
      range of 39-40 km.
      Maximum rate of fire is 5 rounds per minute. Sustained rate is 2 rounds per minute.
      The Brutus is operated by a crew of 5-7 men. In case of emergency it can operate with a reduced crew of 5 men. In contrast an M777 field howitzer requires a crew of 8.
      This truck-mounted artillery system has much faster reaction time. It needs less time to emplace, shoot and displace than traditional towed field howitzers. Shoot-and-scoot capability greatly improves survivability of such artillery systems. Once a couple of shells are fired the Brutus can rapidly leave its firing position in order to avoid counter-battery fire of attack drones. In most cases the Brutus can leave its firing position before enemy units can detect its position and return fire.
      This artillery system is based on an M1083 military truck. This 6x6 vehicle is widely used by the US Army. The truck can be fitted with an armored cab. Due to its mobility the Brutus can keep pace with maneuver units.

      CAESER 8x8 (France (US army buy from France, after testing others SPAS units)



      This new
      artillery system can support rapid deployment forces.
      This truck-mounted artillery system is fitted with a 155 mm/L52 howitzer, which is capable of direct and indirect firing. The CAESAR 8x8 has a brand new fully automated ammunition loading system. It is operated by a crew of 2-3 men. Maximum rate of fire is 6 rounds per minute. Though the CAESAR 8x8 is also proposed with a semi-automatic loading system, which requires a crew of 4-5 men.
      The CAESAR 8x8 fires all standard NATO 155 mm ammunition, including ordinary and rocket-assisted HE-FRAG rounds, cargo rounds with anti-tank or fragmentation bomblets, smoke and illumination rounds. It is also capable of firing BONUS or SPACIDO precision-guided anti-tank munitions. The Bonus round carries two smart anti-tank submunitions to a range of 34 km. Maximum range of fire is 42 km with rocket-assisted HE-FRAG projectile and a whooping 55 km with a VLAP projectile. Range of direct fire is up to 2 km.
      The CAESAR 8x8 is capable of Multiple-Round Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) firing. It can launch a couple of projectiles, each in different trajectories, so that all of the shells arrive on target at the same time. A single artillery system can land on target with no warning multiple shells. Such way of firing can be very effective. Furthermore the CAESAR 8x8 has a brief in and out of action times and can be used on shoot-and-scoot missions in order to avoid counter battery fire. It takes only 60 seconds to prepare this artillery system for firing or leave the firing position. Within 2 minutes the CAESAR 8x8 can fire 6 rounds and leave its position.
      The new truck-mounted howitzer is based on a Tatra T815-7 8x8 chassis. It has higher payload rating and cross-country mobility than the original CAESAR, based on 6x6 chassis. The 8x8 version can carry almost twice more ammunition (30 rounds opposed to 18).
      The CAESAR 8x8 is available with 2- or 4-door armored cab. It provides protection for the crew against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. Weight of this artillery system ranges from 28.4 to 30.2 t, depending on its armor configuration. Maximum level of ballistic protection is against 7.62x51 mm armor-piercing rounds. Maximum level of mine protection is against landmines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) with explosive power equivalent to 6 kg of TNTX. A 12.7 mm machine gun can be mounted on top of the roof for self-protection. Anti-IED device is proposed as an option.
      Vehicle is powered by an unspecified turbocharged diesel engine, developing around 400 hp. Vehicle has all-wheel drive chassis and employs unique Tatra's independent suspension with backbone tube frame and swinging half-axles. Each wheel moves up and down independently, which allows exceptional cross country mobility and higher speeds on rough roads. This unique chassis has been constantly developed and improved by Tatra for more than 80 years. Vehicle is also fitted with a central tyre inflation system.
      This artillery system can be airlifted by an Airbus A400M, Boeing C17 Globemaster III, or Ilyushin Il-76 military transport aircraft. A typical battery should consists of around 8 CAESAR 8x8 truck mounted howitzers. Each of them will be escorted by an associated ammunition resupply vehicle.
      Guns are always loaded.
    • EURO OFFICER UNITS:

      Archer (Sweden)



      The Archer is a further development of the FH 77B 155 mm field howitzer. It has a longer 52 caliber gun for longer ranges. The Archer is fitted with a rapid automatic ammunition loading system. Maximum range of fire is 30 km with ordinary High Explosive (HE) projectile and 40 km with rocket-assisted HE projectile. The Archer also fires Excalibur extended range precision guided projectiles with a maximum range of 60 km. It is also compatible with Bonus precision guided projectiles. The Bonus has a range of 34 km and carries two smart anti-tank submunitions.


      Maximum rate of fire is 8-9 rounds per minute. The Archer is capable of Multiple-Round Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) firing. It launches up to 6 shells in 30 seconds, each in different trajectories, so that all of the shells arrive on target at the same time. This self-propelled howitzer has onboard ammunition supply of 20 rounds.


      It takes only 30 seconds to stop and prepare for firing. Out of action time is also as short as 30 seconds. The FH 77 series field howitzers are emplaced within around 10 minutes. So it was a huge improvement. Brief redeployment time allows to avoid counter-battery fire.


      There is also a LEMUR remotely-controlled weapon station, armed with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun for self-defense and smoke grenade dischargers.


      The Archer has a crew of 4, including driver, commander and 2 operators. In case of emergency this artillery system can be operated by a crew of only 2 men (driver and one operator). The Archer artillery system is operated remotely from the cab.


      Cab and ordnance of the Archer is protected against 7.62 mm armor-piercing rounds and artillery shell fragments. It is fitted with an automatic fire suppression system. Though, only vital parts of the artillery system are protected. Cab is fitted with NBC protection system. It also withstands mine blasts equivalent to 6 kg of TNTX.


      The Archer artillery system is mounted on a commercially available Volvo A30D 6x6 articulated hauler chassis. Vehicle is has a run flat system and can move with all wheels puncutred. The Archer can be airlifted by an Airbus A400M or similar military transport aircraft.


      The Archer is reloaded by an associated ammunition resupply vehicle. Each self-propelled artillery system is assigned with one resupply vehicle. Reloading takes up to 8 minutes. If required, the Archer can be reloaded by resupply personnel alone. Each Archer battery is also assigned with one support (maintenance) vehicle. It conducts refueling and simple maintenance.


      In 2019 a new version of the Archer, based on a MAN HX2 series truck with 8x8 configuration was revealed. Interestingly, Sweden ordered a numbed of MAN HX2 series tactical military trucks in 2014 with deliveries commencing in 2017.

      Kryl (Poland)



      The Kryl was intended as a lighter and less expensive alternative to a Polish Krab 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. It has similar firepower as the Krab, but is based on a truck chassis, which is less expensive to produce and is much more mobile. It can self-deploy over long distances without the need of a trailer.


      The Kryl is armed with an Israeli Elbit 155 mm/L52 howitzer. The same ordnance is used on an Israeli ATMOS 2000 truck-mounted howitzer. In the beginning developers of the Kryl also negotiated cooperation with Nexter in order to mount a French gun of the CAESAR truck-mounted howitzer. However Israeli ordnance was eventually chosen, as the Israeli ATMOS 2000 had greater rate of fire, lower weight, was less expensive and had some other advantages over the French CAESAR.


      The howitzer is equipped with a load assisting system. The Kryl is compatible with all standard NATO 155 mm ammunition. Maximum range of fire is 30 km with a standard HE-FRAG projectile, 41 km with extended-range projectile, and 56 km with newly-developed rocket-assisted projectile. A 155 mm precision-guided rounds were developed in Poland with Ukrainian assistance. These have laser guidance and a range of up to 20 km.


      The Kryl carries 18 round of ammunition and associated charges. More rounds are carried by an escorting ammunition supply truck.


      Maximum rate of fire is 6 rounds per minute. Though sustained rate of fire is much lower.


      The Kryl has a brief reaction and redeployment time. This artillery system can stop from travelling and prepare for firing within 60 seconds. It takes another 60 seconds to leave the firing position. Brief redeployment time allows to avoid counter-battery fire.


      Once in firing position, a large hydraulically-operated stabilization spade is lowered to the ground. The gun elevation and traverse is operated hydraulically, though there are manual controls for emergency use.


      The Kryl is fitted with a modern fire control system. It includes navigation and aiming systems, as well as ballistic computer. It displays the target information, selects the gun traverse and elevation, and lays the weapon on the target. The main fire control computer is located in the cab, however there is is also a gun display unit at the rear. It is used by the crew, when the howitzer is deployed in firing position.


      This artillery system is operated by a crew of 5.


      The Kryl is based on a Jelcz 663.32 military truck chassis with 6x6 configuration. It is purpose-designed military truck, intended to operate in demanding conditions. Vehicle is powered by a German MTU 6R106TD21 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 320 hp. The engine has been moved forward in order to reduce overall height of the vehicle. The truck has a central tyre inflation system. It improves mobility over difficult terrain, such as sand, snow and mud. It was planned that the same Jelcz 663.32 chassis will be also used for a Polish WR-300 HOMAR artillery rocket system (a Polish version of a US HIMARS).


      The Kryl has a lightly armored cab, which provides protection for the crew against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. It withstands hits from standard NATO 5.56x45 mm and 7.62x51 mm ball rounds.


      This artillery system can be airlifted with a C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft, which is in service with Poland.


      A battery of the Kryl includes 8 truck-mounted howitzers, as well as associated command and support vehicles.
      Guns are always loaded.
    • But the tank officer already gives boni to artillery? really only thing he doesn't do is have a ranged attack himself (+ he requires tank research to unlock)

      I get the feeling that you don't understand the inherent mechanics of how offciers work, because for an "artillery officer" to even start to make sense they would have to desginate "artillery" as a unit type (it currently isn't).
      If it's a "hard" unit it gets boosted dmg from tank officer.
      If its a "soft" unit it gets boosted dmg from infantry officer.
      and so on.

      And honestly, your suggestion is closer to a shitpost than an actual suggestion; it consists of 1. 5% "i want artillery officer to support artillery" and 2. 95% wikipedia copypasta and 3. 0% information relevant to the actual suggestion
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    • EAST OFFICER UNITS:

      DANA (Czechoslovakia (Cold War Era)





      The DANA 152 mm self-propelled gun-howitzer was developed in former Czechoslovakia. It was designed as an alternative for the Soviet 2S3 Akatsiya. Unlike many other howitzers of that period the DANA is based on a wheeled chassis. Its production commenced in 1981 and ceased in 1994 with over 750 units built. Currently it is in service with Czech republic (164), Slovakia (135), Georgia, Poland (111) and Libya (120). It saw action during the Russia-Georgia War and during the War in Afghanistan. In 2020 Ukraine was planning to acquire modernized DANA artillery systems from Czech republic.


      The DANA is armed with a turret-mounted 152 mm gun-howitzer. It fires all standard Soviet and indigenous 152 mm rounds. Czech army currently uses three main types of ammunition, high-explosive rounds with a maximum range of 18 km, improved shape high-explosive with a maximum range of 20 km, and high-explosive anti-tank rounds for direct fire at armored targets. DANA carries up to 60 rounds. It seems that 36 rounds and charges are stored in the autoloader and are fed automatically.


      It is worth mentioning that the DANA's autoloader was unique for its time. It is able to load shell and cartridge in any elevation. This feature is considered as standard nowadays and DANA was one of the first artillery systems with such loader in service. Three hydraulic stabilizers are lowered into the ground before firing. The DANA has a roof-mounted crane to assist ammunition loading.


      Secondary armament consists of a roof-mounted 12.7 mm machine gun.


      Chassis of the DANA has 8x8 configuration. It uses many mechanical components of the Tatra T815 Koloss heavy utility truck. Vehicle is powered by a Tatra 2-939-34 diesel engine, developing 345 hp. It is worth mentioning, that wheeled chassis of this artillery systems is cheaper to build and easier to maintain comparing with a tracked chassis.

      2S35-1 Koalitsiya-SV KSh (Russia)




      Since the early 1980s Soviets developed a 152 mm howitzer, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. It was known as the 2S21 Msta-K. A couple of prototypes were built, however this artillery system never reached production and the program was cancelled in 1987. It was a failure mainly because at that time Soviets had no suitable trucks to carry this howitzer, that would have sufficient payload capacity, be powerful enough and could withstand the violent recoil. The new 2S35-1 Koalitsiya-SV KSh can be seen as an evolution of the 2S21 Msta-K.


      The 2S35-1 Koalitsiya-SV KSh utilizes the unmanned turret with 152 mm ordnance of the 2S35 Koalisiya-SV self-propelled howitzer. It is based on a modified KamAZ-6560 military truck with 8x8 configuration. This artillery system can be seen as a less expensive and more mobile alternative to the tracked version. Though it looses to tracked version in terms of off-road mobility and armor protection. It is planned that this truck-mounted howitzer will be mainly used by units, that are equipped with wheeled combat vehicles, while the tracked version will be used by units equipped with tracked combat vehicles.


      Unmanned turret is fitted with a fully automated ammunition loading and handling system. This howitzer utilizes modular charge system. This artillery system can fire a wide range of munitions, including standard and rocket-assisted HE-FRAG projectiles, cluster projectiles with anti-tank submunitions, jammer carrying projectiles. Range of fire with standard projectile is around 30 km and around 40 km with rocket-assisted projectile. A new long-range precision-guided round has been developed. It has a maximum range of 70 km. The Koalitsiya-SV KSh is also capable of firing older Krasnopol laser-guided munitions with a range of 20-25 km.


      Maximum rate of fire is around 8 rounds per minute. It seems that the Koalitsiya-SV KSh is capable of Multiple-Round Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) firing. It can launch several shells with different trajectories, that would land on the target simultaneously. Such way of firing is very efficient. This artillery system carries impressive onboard ammunition supply of around 60 to 70 rounds.


      The Koalitsiya-SV KSh has a brief reaction time. It can be emplaced within 1.5 minutes. It takes even less time to leave the firing position. Such brief redeployment time allows to avoid counter-battery fire.


      This truck-mounted howitzer has an automatic targeting and charge selection system.


      This artillery system is operated by a crew of only 3 soldiers. High level of automation allowed to have such a small crew. Crew operates this howitzer remotely from the truck cabin. It seems that this vehicle can be fitted with an armored cabin. It would provide protection for the crew against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.


      There is a remotely-operated station with a 12.7 mm machine gun for self-defense.


      This artillery system is powered by a KamAZ-740.35-400 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 400 hp. Vehicle is fitted with a central tyre inflation system, which improves mobility over difficult terrain, such as sand, snow and mud. This vehicle can travel off-road.


      This artillery system is supported by a reloading vehicle, based on a similar 8x8 military truck chassis. It carries ammunition and assists reloading of the truck-mounted howitzer. Also this artillery system has a built-in ammunition reloading system at the rear of the turret that allows to load ammunition directly from trucks.
      Guns are always loaded.
    • Teburu wrote:

      But the tank officer already gives boni to artillery? really only thing he doesn't do is have a ranged attack himself (+ he requires tank research to unlock)

      I get the feeling that you don't understand the inherent mechanics of how offciers work, because for an "artillery officer" to even start to make sense they would have to desginate "artillery" as a unit type (it currently isn't).
      If it's a "hard" unit it gets boosted dmg from tank officer.
      If its a "soft" unit it gets boosted dmg from infantry officer.
      and so on.

      And honestly, your suggestion is closer to a shitpost than an actual suggestion; it consists of 1. 5% "i want artillery officer to support artillery" and 2. 95% wikipedia copypasta and 3. 0% information relevant to the actual suggestion
      I keep hearing "Who pissed in his cheerios" in my head, while reading.
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    • now now... i might as well suggest a new officer unit myself, just as niche as yours: awac officer
      500km range radar, +50% combat range, and 50 hp at max level
      Adds speed bonus of +40% when maxed
      Operable on carriers
      5.0 defense to fix wing aircraft
      Can launch cruise missiles
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    • Teburu wrote:

      But the tank officer already gives boni to artillery? really only thing he doesn't do is have a ranged attack himself (+ he requires tank research to unlock)

      I get the feeling that you don't understand the inherent mechanics of how offciers work, because for an "artillery officer" to even start to make sense they would have to desginate "artillery" as a unit type (it currently isn't).
      If it's a "hard" unit it gets boosted dmg from tank officer.
      If its a "soft" unit it gets boosted dmg from infantry officer.
      and so on.

      And honestly, your suggestion is closer to a shitpost than an actual suggestion; it consists of 1. 5% "i want artillery officer to support artillery" and 2. 95% wikipedia copypasta and 3. 0% information relevant to the actual suggestion
      I search these units from websites, for hard work. and you given me shit. thanks for lol, no happy.

      p.s. i didn't use wikipedia websites for search these officer units. i using another websites sources.
      Guns are always loaded.
    • Dealer of Death wrote:

      Teburu wrote:

      But the tank officer already gives boni to artillery? really only thing he doesn't do is have a ranged attack himself (+ he requires tank research to unlock)

      I get the feeling that you don't understand the inherent mechanics of how offciers work, because for an "artillery officer" to even start to make sense they would have to desginate "artillery" as a unit type (it currently isn't).
      If it's a "hard" unit it gets boosted dmg from tank officer.
      If its a "soft" unit it gets boosted dmg from infantry officer.
      and so on.

      And honestly, your suggestion is closer to a shitpost than an actual suggestion; it consists of 1. 5% "i want artillery officer to support artillery" and 2. 95% wikipedia copypasta and 3. 0% information relevant to the actual suggestion
      I keep hearing "Who pissed in his cheerios" in my head, while reading.
      I agree with you. DoD
      Guns are always loaded.