DESIGN
The PzH 2000 is developed to replace the
M109 is German service. ‘PzH 2000’ stands
for ‘Panzerhaubitze 2000’, or ‘armoured self
propelled howitzer 2000’. It is the best
self propelled howitzer ever to reach production.
Therefore it is very successful on the market.
It has a crew of five, but it can function
with a crew of three. It takes less than
30 seconds to start firing, and it takes
also less than 30 seconds to start moving,
before enemy artillery can return fire. |
| The PzH 2000 is the worlds best self propelled
artillery. There are no variants. |
PERFORMANCE
The PzH 2000 is fitted with a 155mm L/52
howitzer with autoloader. The 52 calibre
howitzer allows firing with normal ammunition
up to 30 km and with assisted projectiles
up to 42 km. Rocket aided projectiles (RAP)
have an even longer range. The autoloader
of the PzH 2000 makes it possible to fire
at the incredible rate of 12 rounds per minute
for one minute. It carries a large amount
of shells onboard. The PzH 2000 is one the
best armoured self propelled howitzers and
can also be fitted with It has a MRSI (Multi
Round Simultaneous Impact) capability up
to 17km. Although its top speed is quite
low, it can keep up with the tank because
of its high average speed.
USE
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180 |
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57 |
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will receive 18 |
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will be 15 in 2004 |
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will purchase it in the near future |
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