MKE Boran 105 mm howitzer


The MKE Boran is a lightweight air-transportable 105 mm towed howitzer, equipped with modern fire-control system and navigation system, made by the Turkish company MKE.

History

MKE launched the 105 mm air transportable light towed howitzer project to fulfill the operational requests of the Commando and Infantry units for Airborne Operations. The system can calculate its own position and identify targets without usual deployment procedures thanks to its modern command and fire control systems. It has a maximum range of and 6400 NATO mils firing capability. The howitzer weights around and can be airlifted with a medium-lift utility helicopter and deployed in a short time for fire missions. Based on L118.

Technical specifications

Its fire control system Volkan 230/105 and navigation systems are made by another Turkish company Aselsan. The BORAN can be towed by vehicles or airlifted via helicopters such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and Mil Mi-17.

Operators

Current operators