Development of the T-155 TTA Panther began in 2020 with a contract signed between the General Directorate of Military Factories (AFGM) and the state-owned company Military Factory and Shipyard Operation Inc. (ASFAT). ASFAT collaborated with subcontractors Aselsan, BMC, and MKE in designing the system.
The prototype construction started in November 2021 and was completed by the end of 2022, with initial live-fire tests taking place in December of that year. Over the course of a three-year qualification phase, the system covered more than 20,000 km across various terrains and fired around 350 rounds in different firing scenarios, including climatic testing.
The T-155 TTA Panther combines the towed T-155 Panther howitzer with an armoured BMC 8×8 truck chassis. It features ballistic protection up to level 3 and mine resistance up to level 2, in accordance with STANAG 4569 standards.
The vehicle is powered by a 600 hp engine paired with an automatic transmission, with a combat weight ranging between 32,000 and 38,000 kg depending on configuration. The crew can range from three to five personnel.
Its main weapon is a 155mm howitzer with a 52-calibre barrel and a 23-litre chamber, capable of firing to a range of 30 km with standard M549A1 ammunition and up to 40 km using MOD 274 base-bleed shells. The Panther carries 24 rounds and propellant charges.
It supports both manual and semi-automatic loading, achieving a rate of fire of six rounds per minute. The system includes a digital fire control unit with a ballistic computer, C4I system, inertial navigation, communication systems, muzzle velocity radar, and a thermal imaging camera for direct fire.
The T-155 TTA Panther can be ready to fire or leave a firing position within 120 seconds. Turkey is reported to have placed an order for 40 units of this model.
