The
G6 is a proven, highly mobile and accurate 155mm long-range
artillery gun. The high-speed, wheeled chassis provides
excellent strategic mobility over long ranges.
The G6 system has been developed for modern warfare. Its
on-board equipment and supplies provide a high degree
of operational autonomy and ultra-quick reaction time.
The gun is mounted on a 6 x 6 self-prepelled armoured chassis
and is capable of a road speed in excess of
85 km/h, making it ideally suited to support the movement,
deployment and action of mechanised infantry and armoured
divisions. No transporters are required for strategic movement
over these long ranges.
The G6 is unsurpassed in the modern warfare concept, where
artillery carries out strike missions as a separate combat
arm, without involving other forces.
The G6 was primarily designed to fire 155 mm Extended Range
Full Bore (ERFB) projectiles for increased range and terminal
effectiveness compared to other 155 mm systems. Using base
bleed projectiles, the G6 has a nominal range of 39 km at
sea level. Accuracy is exceptional, at 75% of maximum range,
and the probable error specification is only 0,48% of range
and 1 mil in deflection. The G6 is also compatible with JBMoU
type ammunition.
A complete logistics system is available and makes provision
for the training of user and technical personnel, as well
as for documentation, spares and equipment for the operation,
maintenance, repair and overhaul of the G6.
The armour plated hull protects the six-man crew against small
arms fire and shell splinters and allows the G6 to break its
way through dense bush.
Its high mobility and exceptional ballistics, together with
the comprehensive subsystems, make the G6 one of the finest
155 mm artillery weapons available today.
WEAPON SYSTEM
Main Weapon
• 155 mm, 45 calibre autofrettaged barrel
• Semi-automatic screw type breech
• Electrical trigger mechanism for additional safety
Ammunition Storage and Handling
• On-board storage of 45 projectiles and 50 charges together
with their associated fuzes and primers.
• Blow-off doors on rear amminition charge storage bins
for additional safety in case of accidental ignition.
• Semi-automatic projectile loading using a chain rammer.
• Quick projectile loading at all elevation angles.
• Two loading chutes in the rear of the turret for direct
loading from a ground pile.
Laying and Navigation•
Ring laser gyro laying and navigation system with touch-screen
control.
• Fully autonomous laying and navigation capability with
no need for surveying and alignment at the gun position.
• Optional integration with a GPS satellite navigation
system.
• Redundancy in the form of a back-up laying system.
• Trunnion mounted telescopic sight for direct firing
up to 3000 metres.
Reaction Time
• The autonomous laying system enables the gun to fire
the first round within 1 minute after stopping the vehicle.
• The out-of-action time is 30 seconds.
Protection
• A smoke screen can be generated by firing eight 81
mm smoke launchers.
• All-round counter bombardment fragment and 7,62 AP
protection from 30 m.
• Firing ports for crews’ personal weapons.
• Machine-gun mounting on left turret cupola with an
optional machine-gun.
• Filters for biological and chemical protection supplemented
by an over-pressure system.
• Automatic fire-extinguishing system.
• Escape hatch through turret compartment floor.
• Crew protected against TM46 landmine or equivalent.
Hot Climate Options
• Upgraded air-conditioning system (up to 50ºC ambient).
• Driver compartment air-conditioning
• Barrel cooling
• Barrel and recoil temperature indicator
Power Pack and Driveline
• Engine and gearbox is subframe mounted in the front
of the vehicle
• Air-cooled diesel engine with a 386 kW power output
• Six-speed automatic gearbox
• Permanent six-wheel drive with differential locks
• Fully independent torsion bar suspension
Wheels and Brakes
• Run-flat inserts enable the G6 to remain mobile with
a ruptured tyre for 30 km at 30 km/h
• Central tyre inflation system with settings for soft,
medium of hard terrain
• Tyre pressure can be adjusted on the move
• Hydro-pneumatic drum brakes on all wheels
• Crawl brake, transmission retarder, exhaust and parking
brakes
Autonomy
• 700 km cruising range on one full tank
• On-board ammunition
• Inertial laying and navigation system requires no external
references
• On-board drinking water supply
• On-board gun equipment
• Gun management system capable of ballistic calculations
ADVANTAGES OF WHEELS OVER
TRACKS
•
Increased service life
• Simplicity of design
• Reduced fuel and maintenance costs
• Exceptional strategic mobility
• Reduced noise levels
• Improved ride characteristics and crew comfort
• Reduced logistic support requirements
• Longer range without refuelling
• Reduced susceptibility to land mines
• No requirement for heavy transporters
SYSTEMS APPROACH
The G6 with its integrated logistic support has been developed
in the context of the integrated artillery system fielded
by the DENEL Group.
As a result, the G6 can either be offered alone or more often
as part of a complete battery, depending on the particular
needs of the client.
Ammunition
A comprehensive, flexible and fully integrated ammunition
system has been developed, together with Denel’s 155
mm guns.
This includes:
Extended range full-bore projectiles; explosive, cargo
and practice types; all ballistically matched and with field-fittable
base bleed units.
Velocity Enhanced, Long Range Artillery Projectiles which
extend the maximum range with at least 30%.
A five-zone combustible case, modular propellant charge
system, based on cool-burning propellants, which ensure
a long barrel life of more than 6 000 standard charges.
Compatible fuzes of direct action, electronic time or
proximity types, all suitable for full charge and maximum
range application.
Related Equipment
Command and fire control systems
Meteorological systems
Observation systems
Communication systems (both voice and data)
Logistic support vehicles
Ammunition vehicles
Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)
A complete integrated logistic support package is available.
This is normally tailored to a specific environment and application,
taking into account the capabilities of the user’s existing
support infrastructure.
The package may include:
Equipment and accessories carried with the gun or at higher
echelons
Operating, maintenance and workshop repair manuals and
illustrated parts catalogues
Spare parts and assemblies, tools and equipment to support
the G6 from first-line to base workshop repair and maintenance
including complete overhauls and rebuilds
155
mm
45 calibres
Semi-automatic (screw type)
Single baffle, open type
Steel
All type NATO 155 mm and ERFB
Weapon Performance
Rate
of fire (maximum)
Range (sea level)
• Standard
• Base bleed
• V-LAP
• Direct fire
Into-action time
Out-of-action time
On-board ammunition
3
rounds per minute
30 km
39 km
50 km
0-3 km
60 seconds
30 seconds
45 projectiles, 50 charges
Gun Control Equipment
Type
Elevation range
Firing arc
Electro
hydraulic with hydro pneumatic equilibrators
Manual hydraulic back-up
-5° to +75°
80°
Vehicle Performance
Maximum
speed
• Roads
• Cross-country and sand
Maximum gradient
Maximum trench crossing
Maximum fording depth
Turning circle
Fuel tank capacity
Fuel range (on road)
85 km/h
Up to 70 km/h
40%
1.0 m
1.0 m
27 m
700 litres
700 km
Physical
Characteristics
Mass
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
Track width
386
kW
6 speed with torque converter
Propshafts and differentials
Longitudinal and transverse differential locks
Independent torsion bars with shock absorbers and hydro-pneumatic
bumpstops
Wheels and Brakes
Tyres
Brakes
21,00
x 25 fitted with run-flat elements and central tyre inflation
system
Power-assisted with drums on all wheels Also crawl brake,
retarder, exhaust brake and parking brake
Secondary Weapons
• Machine gun
• Eight 81 mm smoke grenade launchers
• Firing ports for personal weapons
