Stealth Artillery

 **Stealth artillery** refers to artillery systems (such as howitzers or self-propelled guns) designed or modified to be less detectable by enemy forces. This concept combines the firepower of traditional artillery with stealth technologies that reduce their visibility to enemy sensors, radars, and reconnaissance.

### Key Features of Stealth Artillery:

1. **Low Observable Design:** Shape and materials optimized to minimize radar cross-section (RCS), making the artillery harder to detect with radar.

2. **Reduced Infrared Signature:** Engine and exhaust systems are modified to emit less heat, making them harder to spot with thermal imaging.

3. **Acoustic Dampening:** Technologies to suppress sound and vibrations from firing or moving.

4. **Camouflage and Concealment:** Advanced camouflage patterns, multispectral coverings, or adaptive camouflage systems that blend with surroundings.

5. **Mobility and Shoot-and-Scoot:** Ability to quickly fire and relocate to avoid counter-battery fire.

6. **Electronic Countermeasures:** Systems to jam or deceive enemy sensors and targeting systems.

### Examples & Concepts:

- **Russian 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV:** Features some stealth aspects in shape and thermal management.

- **Future U.S. Army Artillery Programs:** Research into reduced radar and thermal signatures for next-generation self-propelled guns.

- **Stealth Shells:** Some research into artillery shells with reduced RCS or guided flight profiles.

### Purpose

Stealth artillery aims to:

- Survive in modern, sensor-rich battlefields.

- Deliver surprise strikes without early detection.

- Minimize the risk from enemy counter-battery fire.

- Operate effectively in contested environments.

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