Basic Information

Name

Dana Czechoslovakian 152mm Self-Propelled Gun (SPG)

Designation

Dana

Alternate Designation

Dana

Equipment Type

Self-Propelled Gun (SPG)

Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

1981

Description

The Dana (Dělo automobilní nabíjené automaticky – gun on a truck loaded automatically), is a 152 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH), based on a Tatra 8 × 8 chassis, which can engage targets at a maximum range of 28,230 m using an EKK projectile.

Ground Specifications

Crew 5

Mobility Type Wheeled (8x8)

Main Weapon 152.4mm howitzer

Engine Diesel (345 hp)

Active Protection None

NBC Protection Yes

Max Speed 80.0 km/h

Range 740.0 km

Variants

152 mm ShKH Ondava The ShKH Ondava is a development step started during the late 1980s with a longer 152 mm barrel (47 calibers), new muzzle brake (2 chamber), new loading mechanism etc. Max range is 30 km. The Ondava project ended with the velvet revolution and dissolution of the Czechoslovak state. Technical experience was carried over to the Zuzana project.

152 mm ShKH MODAN vz.77/99 The ShKH MODAN is a Slovak upgrade of DANA with longer range, higher accuracy and rate of fire. The upgrade consists of a new on-board control system that enables higher combat efficiency and reduction of crew from 5 to 4 members.

152 mm ShKH DANA-M1 CZ The DANA-M1 CZ is a Czech upgrade of the DANA, developed by Excalibur Army from Prague. The upgrade package consists of a new fire control system, new navigation aids and a modified chassis with T3-930 engine.

152 mm ShKH DANA M2 Further modernization by Excalibur Army which features a new more resistant cabin and the NBC filtration system.

155 mm ShKH M2000 Zuzana The Slovak ShKH Zuzana has been modified with a 155 mm gun (45 calibers) to conform to NATO standards. First adopted by the Slovak Army in 1998, the Slovak Army currently possesses 16 such units with plans to adopt more. The M2000G is a version for the Cypriot National Guard with different signals equipment, 76mm smoke grenade launchers and an MG3 7.62mm machine gun instead of the NSVT of 12.7mm. It entered service in 2001.

155 mm ShKH A40 Himalaya The ShKH Himalaya is an adaptation of the system to a tracked chassis required by export customers. It is essentially a tracked variant of ShKH Zuzana with the same 155 mm turret mounted on a T-72 chassis with S1000 engine.

155 mm ShKH Zuzana 2 Initially known as Zuzana A1 and then Zuzana XA-1, this is the latest development of the Zuzana. It was unveiled for the first time in 2004. This model is fitted with a 155/52 ordnance and has other improvements such as a reworked turret and a different engine: the Tatra T3B-928.70 of 330 kW.

System

Alternative Designation Dana

Type Self-Propelled Gun (SPG)

Caliber 152 mm

Chassis based on a Tatra 8 × 8 chassis

Configuration 8x8

Crew 5 ea

Emplacement Time INA

Displacement Time INA

Dimensions

Length 11.156 m

Width 3.00 m

Height, Turret Roof 2.85 m

Height, Axis of Fire 2.41 m

Wheelbase 1.65 + 3.07 + 1.45 m

Weight 29,250 kg

Ground Clearance 0.41 m

Automotive

Engine Name Tatra 2-939-34

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 345 hp

Power-to-Weight Ratio 13.74 hp/t

Fuel Capacity INA

Steering power assisted, front four wheels

Tires 15.00 - 21 T03

Maximum Speed 80 km/h

Range 740 km

Gradient 60%

Side Slope 30%

Vertical Obstacle 0.6 m

Trench 2.00 m

Fording 1.4 m

Turning Radius 12.8 m

Main Weapon System

Turret Power Control hydraulic/manual

System

Name 1 × turret mounted 152.4mm howitzer

Type Howitzer

Caliber 152 mm

Length 5.58 m

Elevation +70° (1244mils)/-4° (-71mils)

Traverse 450° (8000mils) (225° left/225° right)

Sustained Rate of FIre 4.3rds/min

Rapid Rate of Fire 5rds/min

Maximum Range Can engage targets at a maximum range of 28,230 m using an EKK projectile.

Loading System The Dana is fitted with a fully automatic loading system, which loads the projectile and then the charge using an automatic rammer.

Ammunition (Option 1)

Name 152-EOF

Type HE

Caliber 152 mm

Maximum Range 18 km

Basic Load A total of 60 × 152 mm projectiles and charges is carried in the chassis and inside the turret.

Ammunition (Option 2)

Name 152-EOFd

Type HE

Caliber 152 mm

Maximum Range 20 km

Basic Load A total of 60 × 152 mm projectiles and charges is carried in the chassis and inside the turret.

Ammunition (Option 3)

Name 152-EPrSv

Type HE Anti-tank

Caliber 152 mm

Maximum Range INA

Basic Load A total of 60 × 152 mm projectiles and charges is carried in the chassis and inside the turret.

Auxiliary Weapon System

System

Name 1 × roof mounted 12.7mm NSV machine gun

Type Heavy Machine Gun

Caliber 12.7 mm

Length 1,560 mm

Weight 25 kg

Action Gas-operated

Rate of Fire 700–800 rounds/min

Muzzle Velocity 845 m/s

Effective Firing Range 1500 m vs. air (maximum) 2000 m vs. ground targets

Feed System 50-round belt

Sights Iron sights

Ammunition

Type Rifle

Caliber 12.7 mm

Cartridge 12.7×108mm

Basic Load INA

Fire Control System

Name INA

Computerized FCS INA

Main Gun Stabilization Yes

Direct Fire Yes

Indirect Fire Yes

Protection

Hull Armor All three compartments are armoured and provide protection against small arms fire and shell splinters.

Turret Armor All three compartments are armoured and provide protection against small arms fire and shell splinters.

Applique Armor Available

Explosive Reactive Armor No

Active Protection System No

Mine Clearing No

Self-Entrenching Blade No

NBC Protection Yes

Smoke Equipment INA