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APU gives Thai howitzers greater mobility
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has developed an auxiliary power unit (APU) designed for installation aboard its 155mm GHN-45 towed howitzers to give them autonomous propulsion on both roads and cross-country.
The work is being done by the Weapon Production Centre of the Defence Industry and Energy Centre. So ...
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