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G6

G6-52

Origin
South Africa

Contractor/s
Denel

Family Members
G6

Munitions:
Assegai V-LAP

Description: The G6-52 6x6 is an improved version of the proven G6 self-propelled howitzer to be utilized in harsh military environments. It retains the main skills of G6, but with extended range through a new 155mm 52 calibers gun and providing a increased comfort to the crew. The new G6-52 also provides a multiple round simultaneous impact (up to 6 rounds) capability with a maximum range about 70 km.

The fully automatic, selectable projectile and charge loading allows a maximum rate of fire of 8 rounds/minute. The impressive G6-52 is still under development.

Specifications
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 155 mm

Number of Weapons: 40

Performance: Main Gun Max Range 70,000 m (229,659 ft), SetUp Time 30 sec

Other: Max Rate of Fire 8 rounds per minute, Wheels 6

News
G6-52, Denel's Latest and Most Advanced Artillery System

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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