G5 155mm 45-calibre, towed gun howitzer
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LIW division of DENEL |
| Date of Introduction | 1981 |
| Proliferation | At least 4 countries |
| Crew | 8 |
| Combat Weight (mt) | 13.75 |
| Chassis Length Overall (m) |
Travel Position: 12.1 Firing Position: 11.0 |
| Height Overall (m) | 2.3 |
| Width Overall (m) |
Travel Position: 3.3 Firing Position: 8.7 |
| Towing Speed (km/h) |
Max Road: 90 Max Off-Road: 50 Max Cross-Country: 15 |
| Fording Depths (m) | .6 |
| Emplacement Time (min) | 2 |
| Displacement Time (min) | 1 |
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Auxiliary Propulsion Unit Engine Type | 76 hp / 57 kW air-cooled diesel |
| Cruising Range (km) | 100 |
| Speed (km/h) |
Max Road: 16 Max Off-Road: INA Cross-Country: 3 |
| Max Swim | N/A |
| Gradient (SP mode) | 40% |
| Prime Mover | Samil 100 6x6 artillery tractor or a 10 ton equivalent |
| Main Armament | Caliber, Type, Name: 155-mm, canon |
| Barrel Length (cal) | 45 |
| Rate of fire | 3 rds/min for 15 min 2 rds/min for 60 min |
| Loader Type | Semi-automatic |
| Breech Type | Interrupted screw |
| Muzzle Brake Type | Single baffle |
| Traverse |
Left: 41° Right: 41° Total: 82° |
| Elevation | -3°/+75° |
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FIRE CONTROL Indirect Fire | Digital Panoramic Telescope |
| Direct Fire | Trunnion mounted telescopic sight |
| Collimator | INA |
| Gun Display Unit | None |
| Fire Control Computer | None |
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MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION Caliber, Type, Name | 155-mm Frag-HE, M1 HE |
| Indirect Fire Range (m) |
Minimum Range: 3000 Maximum Range: 30,000 |
| Complete Projectile Weight (kg) | 8.7 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 897 m/s |
| Fuze Type | PD M841 |
| Caliber, Type, Name | 155-mm Frag-HE BB, M1 HE |
| Indirect Fire Range (m) |
Minimum Range: INA Maximum Range: 39,000 |
| Complete Projectile Weight (kg) | 8.7 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 895 m/s |
| Fuze Type | PD M841 |
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