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155mm AH2



Overview

155mm AH2

Side view of a 155mm AH2 towed howitzer firing.
Source: Unknown author - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin
China
Type
Towed howitzer
Entered service
2019 or 2020
Status
In service
Development
2010's
Developer
China - Norinco
Production
Late 2010's - present
Producer
China - Norinco
Number produced
At least dozens
Designations
AH1 (variant with L/45 ordnance)
Notable users
Algeria
Ethiopa

Details

Facts AH2
General
Origin
China
Type
Towed howitzer
Crew
9
Dimensions - Travelling
Weight
14 t
Length
10.65 m with barrel stowed over trails
Width
2.75 m
Height
2.30 m with barrel stowed over trails
Dimensions - Firing position
Length
12.55 m
Width
9.93 m
Ordnance
Type
155mm 52-caliber howitzer
Ammunition
155mm NATO, 23-liter chamber
Barrel length
8.05 m
Muzzle brake
Yes, multi-slotted
Muzzle velocity
Over 900 m/s at maximum charge level
Elevation
-5° to +72° (estimate)
Traverse
30° left to 40° right (estimate)
Fire control
Sights
Panoramic and telescopic sight
Firepower
Rate of fire
4 to 5 rpm max
2 rpm normal
Range
53 km using rocket assisted shells
41 km using base bleed shells
32 km using hollow base shells
Carriage
Type
Four wheel split trail carriage
Limber
No, fitted with trail wheels
Gun shield
No
Mobility
Towing vehicle
6x6 10-ton truck
Towed speed
90 km/h on road
15 to 50 km/h off road
Autonomous mobility
Yes, using APU
APU
Yes
20 km/h using APU on level terrain

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