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PRODUCTS
 
 
other artillery
 
 
     


     
 
REPEATABILITY
 
The probable error specification at 75% of maximum range is 0,48% in range and 1,0 mil in line for boat tail and for base bleed. These results can be achieved
with single lot of propellant and Denel manufactured HE ammunition.
 
command and control
 

The AS2000 Artillery Target Engagement System is fully integrated with the
G6-52. The AS2000 system now has an improved Icon- and Windows based graphical user interface and makes provision for Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) fire missions.

The fire control interface in the gun allows on-board ballistic computation
if required.

 
     
     
   
     

 

 

 

 
 
G6-52 SP GUN-HOWITZER
ADVANCED ARTILLERY SYSTEM
 

While the renowned 155 mm G6 Self-propelled Gun-Howitzer continues to outgun competitive artillery systems, the new G6-52 has reset the leading edge in artillery development with advances in all the capabilities critical to effective artillery.

 
UPGRADES
The G6-52 is an advanced development of the proven G6-45 system.

The highly mobile G6 self propelled Gun-Howitzer has been upgraded with:

• increased firing range, outperforming competitive equipment
• an increased rate of fire to 8 rounds per minute with all compatible charges
• superior mobility and a reduced manpower requirement

 
other advances
 
G6-52
The G6-52 turret (designated T6-52) has charge and projectile magazines located in the turret bustle, containing 40 complete rounds. A turret power unit using a diesel engine is located centrally between the projectile and charge magazine. The turret is fully autonomous and can be integrated with any suitable chassis.
 
repeatability
The probable error specification at 75% of maximum range is 0,48% in range and 1,0 mil in line for boat tail and for base bleed. These results can be achieved
with single lot of propellant and Denel manufactured HE ammunition.
 
ballistic system
The G6-52 ballistic system was upgraded to achieve a maximum range of 50 km using the improved Denel M9 range of High Explosive and Carrier ERFB projectiles, base bleed units, and the modular M64 charge series. The M9 V-LAP projectile is designed to be compatible with this system and has a maximum range of 67 km.

A 23 litre chamber version of the 52 calibre gun has a maximum range of 42 km using Denel’s M1 or Assegai projectile series and is available for users who require Joint Ballistic Memorandum of Understanding (JBMoU) compatibility. In this option, the M90 bi-modular charge system is used, and the M64 bi-modular charge system is also an option.

 
accuracy

The accuracy is 0,6% CEP of range (in lower trajectory)
Note: Accuracy is a user defined system parameter. Accuracy is not dependent on the G5-52 characteristics alone. Parameters playing a role are:

• Variation in projectile mass
• Variation in muzzle velocity
• Accuracy of laying the gun both in azimuth and elevation
• Accuracy regarding the gun position and target the position is determined
• Accuracy of MET data
• Barrel wear, barrel history etc

 
upgradeability
Current G6-45 calibre systems can be upgraded to the new standard.
 
 
 
     
     
 
specification
 
ballistic system
  JBMoU (G6-52)  
Barrel length 52 calibre
Chamber volume 23 litre
Charge system M90
Range boat trail 33 km
Range base bleed 42 km
Range V-LAP 58 km
Ammunition compatibility All 155 mm
Multiple rounds  
Simultaneous impact (MRSI) 5 rounds at 25 km
 
ammunition handling
 
Sustained rate of fire 8 rounds per minute for 40 rounds with all charges
Ammunition loading Fully automatic with manual back-up mode
Crew required 3 – 4 men
On-board ammunition 40 in turret
  8 in vehicle
Ammunition re-loading Semi-automatic from ground pile or ammunition re-supply vehicle
Ammunition re-loading time 10 minutes for 40 complete rounds
 
laying and navigation
Laying and Navigation system
Ring laser gyro with GPS as secondary navigation aid
In-action time  
(stop to round 1) 30 seconds
Out-of-action time
30 seconds
 
gun control
Traverse 80°
Elevation -5° to + 72°
 
mobility
G6-52
Maximum speed 80 km/h
Off-road speed Up to 70 km/h
Fuel range
Up to 700 km
Combat mass 49 000 kg
Driveline and wheels Permanent 6 x 6
  Automatic tyre inflation system
  Run-flat inserts
Suspension
Fully independent swing arms with torsion bars
 
protection
Armour: Standard
7,62 mm NATO AP all round at 30 m range
Landmine TM 46 landmine or equivalent under any wheel
NBC Protection Integrated in vehicle