#SPG

The Sholef (שולף= “draw, scoot out” in Hebrew) was an Israeli experimental self-propelled artillery developed in the 1980s by Israel Military Industries (IMI) and Soltam. Considered one of the most advanced self-propelled artillery systems of its time, it never entered production and only 2 prototypes were ever created.

The M109A1 was introduced into American service in 1973 as an improved version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer. The main improvement was the installation of a new 155 mm M185 cannon, which had a longer barrel and a higher muzzle velocity than the previous M126, increasing the effective range of the M109A1 from 14.6 km to 18 km, giving it an advantage over foreign artillery. Where this tank lacks in armor and survivability, it makes up for with a powerful armament and choice of chemical rounds that can overpressure any tank, and even knock out aircraft from the skies.