G5-2000

Towed Howitzers

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Basic Information

Name

G5-2000

Designation

G5-2000

Alternate Designation

Eagle

Equipment Type

Towed Howitzers

Manufacturer

Denel

Date of Introduction

—

Description

The G5-2000 is a 155mm 52-caliber towed howitzer with improved accuracy and range over the G5 artillery system. Firing the V-LAP projectile the G5-2000 has a maximum range of 55 km, with Base-Bleed projectiles 42.5 km, and employing conventional projectiles the range is 32 km. In addition, it can fire 3 rounds in just 18 seconds (maybe 15 seconds), and a maximum rate of fire of 6 rounds/minute. The G5-2000 features multiple rounds simultaneous impact capability, self-propelled capability through the auxiliary power unit, autonomous navigation system, high accuracy, and digital data transfer. The G5-2000 artillery system is still under development and will be compatible with all NATO 155mm ammunition.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Towed Howitzers

Status Active

Also Known As Eagle

Origin South Africa

Contractor Denel

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Wheels 4

Dimensions — Height 2.3 meter

Dimensions — Length 13.1 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 155 millimeter

Dimensions — Width 2.4 meter

Mass — Max Weight 13,900 kilogram

Performance — Main Gun Max Range 55,000 meter

Rate — Max Rate of Fire 6 roundperminute

Time — SetUp Time 2 minute

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Projectiles: Assegai V-LAP

Variants

Variant 1 G5

Variant 2 G5-2000

Details

Country of Origin South Africa

Category Artillery

Land > Artillery

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000575

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

13.1 m

Width

2.4 m

Height

2.3 m

Weight

13900 kg

Related Equipment (1)

Variant of

T5-2000

Self-Propelled HowitzersSouth Africa

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Operators (1)

Malaysia

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