| Name: | G6 howitzer | Panzerhaubitze 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Origin: | South Africa | Germany |
| Produced: | 1987 | 1998 |
| Unit cost: | - | 4.5 million $ |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
G6 howitzer and Panzerhaubitze 2000
Specifications
| Main armament: | 155 mm howitzer | Rheinmetall 155 mm L52 Artillery Gun (60 rounds) |
| Firing range: | 30 - 67 km | 40km |
| Engine: | air-cooled diesel 525 hp (391.49 kW) | MTU 881 Ka-500 1,000 PS (986 hp, 736 kW) |
| Speed: | 85 km/h (53 mph) | 67 km/h (41 mph) |
| Weight: | 46.5 t | 55.8 t |
| Crew: | 6 | 5 |
Firing range
Dimensions
| Length: | 10.4 m | 11.7 m |
| Width: | 3.5 m | 3.6 m |
| Height: | 3.4 m | 3.1 m |
Images
G6 howitzer
Panzerhaubitze 2000