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{{Infobox_Gondara_Ground_Vehicle
| name = AV-35-HG
| image = AV-35-HG.png
| caption = Self-propelled 106.25mm howitzer on AV-35 chassis
| classification = Self-Propelled Artillery
| type = Tracked self-propelled howitzer
| origin = Gondara
| manufacturer = Key Weapons Logistics (KWL)
| used_by = [[Army of Gondara]]
| design_date = 1936
| service_entry = 1939
| crew = 6
| passengers = None
| weight = ~22 tons
| length = 19 ft
| width = 9 ft
| height = ~9 ft (open gun bay)
| ground_clearance = 18 in
| engine = V8 mechanically supercharged diesel
| fuel_capacity = 120 gal internal (+120 gal breakout tank)
| power = 333 hp
| power_weight = ~15 hp/ton
| transmission = 5-speed manual with low-range gearing
| suspension = Torsion bar
| range = ~180 mi (road)
| speed = ~30–35 mph (road)
| payload = Artillery ammunition and crew
| wheel_standard = AV-35 tracked chassis (6 road wheels per side)
| special = Open gun bay; indirect fire capability; standardized AV-35 platform
| primary_armament = 106.25mm howitzer (L/22; ~2.5-ton gun; 32 rounds)
| secondary_armament = 9.375mm VMG (defensive)
| rate_of_fire = 12 rounds/min rapid; 4 rounds/min sustained
| armor = Light armor protection; open-top rear compartment
| comms = Artillery radio system
}}

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== Overview ==

The '''AV-35-HG''' is the self-propelled artillery variant of the AV-35 armored vehicle system, mounting a 106.25mm howitzer for mobile indirect fire support.

Designed to accompany mechanized formations, the HG provides Gondaran forces with rapid-response artillery capability without reliance on towed systems. It combines the mobility of the AV-35 platform with the firepower of a medium field howitzer.

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== Design Relationship ==

The AV-35-HG shares its chassis and drivetrain with:

* [[AV-35-C]] — Mechanized Assault Carrier
* [[AV-35-R]] — Reconnaissance Vehicle
* [[AV-35-LT]] — Light Tank
* [[AV-35-MT]] — Medium Tank
* [[AV-35-HT]] — Heavy Tank
* [[AV-35-TD]] — Tank Destroyer

This unified platform ensures full logistical and mechanical compatibility across Gondaran mechanized forces.

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== Layout ==

The AV-35-HG is configured with a forward crew compartment and a rear open gun bay.

The front hull houses the driver and command elements within an enclosed compartment, providing protection and vehicle control.

The rear fighting compartment is open-topped and contains the 106.25mm howitzer, ammunition storage, and gun crew positions. This layout allows efficient loading, high-angle fire, and effective recoil management while maintaining overall vehicle balance.

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== Construction ==

The AV-35-HG replaces the turreted combat compartment with a reinforced open artillery bay.

Key features include:

* Reinforced gun mount and recoil system
* Open-top structure for loading and elevation clearance
* Rear-biased gun placement for recoil stability
* Internal ammunition racks for 32 rounds
* Standard AV-35 drivetrain and suspension

The vehicle maintains a combat weight of approximately 22 tons by eliminating a heavy turret and minimizing armor beyond essential protection.

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== Armament ==

=== Primary Weapon ===
* '''106.25mm Howitzer (L/22)'''
* Gun weight: ~2.5 tons
* Ammunition carried: '''32 rounds'''

The system provides:

* High-explosive indirect fire
* Area suppression and bombardment
* Smoke deployment for screening operations

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=== Ammunition ===

* '''HE (High Explosive)''' — primary round
* '''Smoke''' — screening and concealment
* '''HEAT (limited)''' — emergency anti-armor use

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== Fire Capability ==

The AV-35-HG supports both indirect and limited direct fire.

* Rapid fire: up to '''12 rounds per minute''' (short duration)
* Sustained fire: approximately '''4 rounds per minute'''

Sustained rates are governed by barrel heating, crew fatigue, ammunition handling, and fire-control adjustments.

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== Mobility ==

Despite its artillery role, the AV-35-HG maintains good mobility:

* Road speed: ~30–35 mph
* Power-to-weight ratio: ~15 hp/ton
* Capable of keeping pace with mechanized units

The system is designed for rapid repositioning rather than static emplacement.

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== Protection ==

Protection is limited and role-dependent:

* Light frontal armor
* Reduced side protection
* Open-top gun bay

The vehicle relies on positioning, distance, and mobility for survivability rather than armor.

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== Operational Role ==

The AV-35-HG serves as mobile artillery support for mechanized forces:

* Indirect fire support for advancing units
* Rapid redeployment of artillery assets
* Suppression of enemy positions
* Fire support during breakthrough operations

It is typically deployed behind forward combat elements, providing responsive fire missions as needed.

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== Limitations ==

* Vulnerable to airburst and indirect fire
* Limited armor protection
* Open-top exposure for gun crew
* Reduced onboard ammunition compared to towed systems
* Requires coordination for effective fire missions

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== Summary ==

The AV-35-HG provides Gondara with a mobile, standardized artillery platform capable of delivering effective indirect fire while maintaining full compatibility with the AV-35 armored system.

It represents a balance between mobility, firepower, and logistical efficiency, supporting mechanized operations without reliance on traditional towed artillery.

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[[Category:Artillery]]
[[Category:Tracked Vehicles]]
[[Category:Gondaran Military Equipment]]

AV-35-HG - Revision history

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