Credit for the photo Erc90F4RU

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Description

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Goliath SPH (Self-Propelled-Howitzer) was first designed in 1993 by BlackGearCompany. This artillery system has a primary role to provide indirect attacks from afar. Simply put, the primary role of the howitzer.

The vehicle is built on the BG-M1020 Heavy Duty Truck chassis. Which has a speed of 120km/h and high mobility for it's own.

Goliath SPH is operated by a minimum of 6 crews, but under certain conditions can be operated by 3 crews. Its main weapon is only a cannon with a barrel length of L/64.5 and a 155mm caliber cannon. This vehicle provides 60 combat-ready ammunition. Consisting of 60 High-Explosive (HE) DM772 shells and capable of firing conventional NATO shells. And also capable of reaching a distance of +45km and has a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 50% at 100m at a distance of 40km.

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Informations

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Name : Goliath SPH (A1X5C)
Type : 8x8 Wheeled Self-Propelled-Howitzer
In Service : 2010 – Present
Operator : Indonesia, US, Bosnia, Poland, Ukraine, South Africa, Saudi and minor countries.
Manufcature : BlackGearCompany
Designed : 1993
Produced : 2004 - Present
Number Built : 750+
Cost per Unit : 4.5M USD

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Control

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This is what i remember... or figure it by yourself again
- Pitch & Roll : Vehicle movement
- AG1 : Activate artillery system
- VTOL & Trim : Elevation and Traverse for the artillery

Do not slow motion enable, the artillery (barrel assembly) will be very wobbly

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Specifications

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Mass : 36,000 Kg
Length : 12,7m
Height : 3,5m
Width : 3,1m
Engine : Diesel Engine 8 Cylinders Turbocharged 89AB2
Maximum Speed : 120km/h
Operational Range : 720km
Elevation : 55 degree/ no depression
Traverse : 12,5 degree
Ammunition in use : DM 772 HE (Dual-purpose Munitions 772 High Explosive) and NATO 155mm
Evaluation : DM 772 HE on L/64.5 will be achieve range of +45km And Circular Error Probable (CEP) are 50% will hit around 100m in range of 40km

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Gallery

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Lore

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The nickname Goliath given to this combat vehicle is taken from the story of Goliath or Jalut in religious books, which represents strength and toughness. This Goliath Weapon Vehicle is designed to provide great firepower and have high performance on the real battlefield.

The name Goliath also aims to impart a lesson or reminder about the battle between David and Goliath. Despite Goliath's imposing appearance, David easily defeated the giant, illustrating how a seemingly large problem can be overcome by something smaller in size. This echoes the proverb "Don't judge a book by its cover."

First planned in 1992, as a response to the need for a self-propelled Howitzer that has sufficient mobility and flexibility in dealing with the conditions of the earth's geographic terrain.

First designed in 1993 in Luxembourg, as the first headquarters. Until 1995, the design task was deployed or authorized to the second headquarters in Indonesia, while also showing the design to Indonesia.

Development paused in 1998 for unspecified reasons. In 2001, BGC resumed development, progressing to the first production stage in 2004 with the Goliath A1X1C model. However, issues arose with the artillery mechanism in the A1X1C, engine problems in the A1X2C, and suspension issues in the A1X3C. Finally, the Goliath A1X4C and Goliath A1X5C models were able to fulfill their intended roles effectively.

Only the A1X5C model was exhibited at the Indo Defence Expo. Following this exhibition, several international entities expressed interest in further collaboration with BGC for the acquisition of A1X5C units.

In subsequent years, the Goliath A1X5C became better known as the Goliath SPH (Self-Propelled Howitzer).

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Timelines

2013 – The US evaluated the Goliath SPH and its performance, purchasing 20 units. Ukraine also bought 13 units in November.

2014 – Identified use by Ukraine during the annexation of Crimea, though usage was very limited.

2015 – Syria showed interest in purchasing, but withdrew after learning that a BGC product had been used against them.

2016 – Saudi Arabia ordered 102 units of the Goliath SPH; 45 units arrived in June and the rest in October.

2017 – Documented use by Saudi Arabia to bombard Yemeni defense lines.

2018 – Seen used by allies to assault Taliban positions.

2019 – Two units were destroyed in a Taliban attack on a US garage.

2020 – Ukraine ordered an additional 24 units and 10,000 units of 155mm ammunition.

2021 – Eleven units were stolen from a garage by separatists, allegedly with internal opposition involvement.

2022 – Witnessed widespread use of the Goliath SPH at the onset of conflict.

2023 – Documented instances of Goliath SPH being destroyed in Ukraine.

2024 – Yemen destroyed 9 units of Goliath SPH with artillery strikes.

2025 – Indonesia planned ordered 90 units February 2025; Poland planned to ordered 120 units in October 2025. Also Bosnia planned to order 20 units but withdrew their intention temporarily.

Comment by the frontline:

• "The evaluation we conducted indicates that the Goliath SPH is considered capable of performing its tasks quite well, despite shortcomings in its semi-automatic loading system, recoil spade, and weight. Setting aside these issues, this artillery system shows good performance in accuracy, range, combat readiness, mobility, engine, agility, and other aspects. For its cannon, it is unusual to use the L/64.5 caliber, but with the DM772 ammunition, it can reach over 45 km and has a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 100 meters at a distance of 40 km, which is quite impressive." – Capt. James Horrison

• "Surprisingly, the results are very satisfying. They don't even require a 'Recoil Spade' to operate. For a relatively low price, their performance is quite good. The firing range and accuracy are satisfactory. Its battlefield performance is also satisfying, with one drawback being its weight. At 36 tons, it is comparable to the MGS-2A1 and yes... they sometimes get stuck in the mud." – Lt. Sergey Nowak

• "Why did we steal it? Actually, we were ordered by Putin." – Ukrainian Separatist Leader

• "I admit, yes, this artillery has impressive performance, with a low price and relatively easy maintenance. It can also carry 60 ready-to-fire rounds... But yes, its only drawback is its weight... Oh, and it doesn't have a semi-automatic loading system like the CAESAR." – Maj. M. Fateh Salim bin Omar

• "We bought it because it's cheap, easy to maintain, battle-proven, and has several other advantages. Like other countries, the drawbacks of this artillery system are its weight and the lack of a semi-automatic loading system like other artillery systems." – Capt. Adam Nowak

• "While others talk about its low cost and performance, I'll discuss its mobility. It is impressive with a speed of 120 km/h and good agility on paved roads, although it may face challenges in difficult terrains like muddy areas. Its weight theoretically makes it prone to getting stuck, but we haven't experienced that yet." – Maj. David Kowalczyk

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As usual, maybe there is minor problem or else

As i am still improving my skill

Planned to use recoil spade but i'm lacking in skill to made it

im skill issue :(

Enjoy!!!