155-mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer
G-6 "Rhino"
Entered service in1988Crew6Dimensions and weightTotal weight in combat order47 tOverall length10 400 mmChassis length9 200 mmOverall width3 400 mmOverall height 3 300 mmArmamentMain gun G-5 155-mm Gun-HowitzerBarrel length45 caliberMachine gunM2HB 12.7-mmTraverse range360 degreesElevation range- 5 to + 75 degreesMaximum rate of fire4 rounds/minCombat loadMain gun47 roundsMachine gun2 000 cartridgesProjectile's weight47.6 kgProjectile's initial speed897 m/sMaximum range of fire39 kmMobilityEngine power525 hp.Maximum road speed 90 km/hMaximum cross-country speed35 - 40 km/hAutonomy on roads 600 - 700 kmManeuverabilitySlope60°Vertical step0.45 mTrench1 mFord1 m
The 155-mm artillery gun-howitzer's development in South Africa Republic began in the late 70-ties. The artillery gun itself was developed by Canadian Space Research Corporation, by the requirements of "Armscor". The first test example was built in 1981. Since then it passed army trials and participate
d in military operations in Angola. Furthermore it was one of the most important weapon system in the Angolan War. Self-propelled gun-howitzer entered service with South African army in 1988 and was designated as G-6 "Rhino". Recently there are approximately 40 these artillery units operational with South Africa Republic. The G-6 is also in service with United Arabian Emirates army. It is considered as one of the most successful artillery unit of the world.