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G6

G6

Self-Propelled Howitzers
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Basic Information
Name
G6
Designation
G6
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Manufacturer
Denel, Denel Vehicle Systems
Date of Introduction
1987
Description

The G6 is a proven, high mobile, wheeled, rapidly deployable, self-propelled, 155mm 45 calibers howitzer. It does not require any additional truck for long range transport. Using Base Bleed projectiles the G6 has a range of 39 km, with Denel's V-LAP projectile the G6 the range is extended to 50 km. It features a direct fire capability at ranges of 3,000 m. G6 armor offers protection for the 6-man crew against small arms fire and shell splinters. The G6 self-propelled howitzer carries 45 projectiles and 50 charges in the rear compartment with blow-off doors for increased safety. It is armed with a 7.62mm machine gun mounted on the turret roof for self-defense purposes. The G6 howitzer can fire all NATO 155mm ammunition and has a GPS navigation system to achieve improved accuracy. The use of a wheeled chassis instead of the traditional tracked chassis, means more reliability, increased mobility, a low maintenance and life cycle costs, and an extended service life.

Ground Specifications
Crew 5
Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon 155mm howitzer (155mm)
Max Speed 85.0 km/h
Range 700.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status Active
Origin South Africa
Contractors Denel*, Denel Vehicle Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1987
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Ammunition Load 45
Crew 5
Wheel Drive 6
Wheels 6
Dimensions — Height 3.5 meter
Dimensions — Length 10.4 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 155 millimeter
Dimensions — Width 3.4 meter
Mass — Combat Weight 47,000 kilogram
Performance — Main Gun Max Range 50,000 meter
Performance — Max Range 700 kilometer
Power — Power 517 shp
Rate — Max Rate of Fire 5 roundperminute
Speed — Top Speed 23.6 mps
Time — SetUp Time 60 second
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Projectiles: Assegai V-LAP
Variants
Variant 1 G6
Variant 2 G6-52
Details
Country of Origin South Africa
Category Artillery
Land > Artillery
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.4 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
3.5 m
Weight
47000 kg
Operators (3)
South Africa
Oman
United Arab Emirates
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