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Zuzana

Zuzana

Self-Propelled Howitzers
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Basic Information
Name
Zuzana
Designation
Zuzana
Alternate Designation
SpGH Zuzana 2, SpGH Zuzana A1, Zuzana 2000G
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Manufacturer
Konstrukta Defence
Date of Introduction
1998
Description

The Zuzana is a cost-effective 155mm 45 or 52-caliber self-propelled howitzer (SPH) based on a high mobility 8x8 wheeled chassis and featuring an automatic loading system. It is also available mounted on tracked T-72 main battle tank chassis instead of the 8x8 chassis as well as powered by western engines. Its crew is protected against Nuclear, Bacteriological and Chemical (NBC) agents and its lightweight armor protects the crew against small arms fire and artillery shell fragments. The turret is compliant with NATO STANAG 4569 Level 4 protection. The 155mm weapon system is capable of carrying out multiple round simultaneous impact (MRSI) attacks. The Zuzana A1 cannon can fire NATO compliant artillery rounds and is capable of direct fire engagements. The Zuzana A1 features fully digital fire control system with digital maps, inertial navigation system (INS) and muzzle velocity radar. Additional equipment includes air conditioning. The 155mm cannon can fire up to six rounds per minute per one minute, 16 rounds during three minutes or two rounds per minute in sustained mode. Its range is 5 to 39 kilometers or 41 kilometers firing rocket assisted projectiles (RAPs). The 32-ton vehicle is powered by a MAN D28 76 LF diesel engine developing 338 KW of power and a top speed of 80 kph on-road. The SpGH Zuzana 2 is a similar artillery system fitted with a Tatra T-3B-928.70 diesel engine rated at 330 KW and a Tatra gearbox. The Zuzana was developed by Slovakia in the late 1990s and is currently in service in limited numbers with the Armies of Slovakia, Greece and Cyprus and is being offered for the export market. The Zuzana 2000G (SpGH Zuzana A1) purchased by Greece (and Cyprus?) features a 52-caliber howitzer instead of the original 45-caliber cannon.

Ground Specifications
Crew 4
Mobility Type Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon 155 millimeter (155mm)
Max Speed 80.0 km/h
Range 600.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status Active
Also Known As SpGH Zuzana 2, SpGH Zuzana A1, Zuzana 2000G
Origin Slovakia
Contractor Konstrukta Defence
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1998
Total Production 32
Specifications (Deagel)
Ammunition Load 40
Caliber Multiple 52
Crew 4
Wheel Drive 8
Wheels 8
Dimensions — Height 3.5 meter
Dimensions — Length 14.2 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 155 millimeter
Dimensions — Width 3.0 meter
Mass — Combat Weight 32,000 kilogram
Mass — Empty Weight 26,600 kilogram
Percentage — Gradient 60 %
Performance — Ditch Crossing Ability 2 meter
Performance — Fording Depth 1.4 meter
Performance — Main Gun Max Range 39,600 meter
Performance — Main Gun Min Range 5,000 meter
Performance — Max Range 600 kilometer
Performance — Max Range firing RAP 41,000 meter
Power — Power 338 kW
Rate — Max Rate of Fire 6 roundperminute
Rate — Sustained Rate of Fire 2 roundperminute
Speed — Top Speed 80 kph
Volume — Fuel Tank Capacity 460 liter
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Projectiles: Vulcano 155
Details
Country of Origin Slovakia
Category Artillery
Land > Artillery
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14.2 m
Width
3 m
Height
3.5 m
Weight
32000 kg
Operators (4)
Ukraine
Cyprus
Greece
Slovakia
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