| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LIW division of DENEL |
| Date of Introduction | 1988 |
| Proliferation | At least 2 countries |
| Crew | 6 |
| Platform (chassis) | Purpose built 6x6 wheeled |
| Combat Weight (mt) | 48 |
| Chassis Length Overall (m) | 10.4 |
| Height Overall (m) | 3.5 |
| Width Overall (m) | 3.4 |
| Automotive Performance | |
| Engine Type | 525-hp air-cooled diesel |
| Cruising Range (km) | 700 km |
| Speed (km/h) |
Max Road - 85 Max Off-Road - 30 Cross-Country - INA Max Swim - N/A |
| Fording Depth (m) | 1.00 |
| Emplacement Time (min) | 1 |
| Displacement Time (min) | 0.5 |
| Radio | INA |
| Self-Entrenching Blade | No |
| NBC Protection System | Yes |
| Smoke Equipment | 8 81-mm grenade launchers |
| Main Armament | |
| Caliber, Type, Name | 155-mm, canon |
| Barrel Length (cal) | 45 |
| Rate of Fire (rpm) |
Burst - 3 Normal - 2 Sustained - 1 |
| Fire from Ground | INA |
| Loader Type | Semi-automatic |
| Breech Type | Interrupted screw |
| Muzzle Brake Type | Single baffle |
| Traverse |
Left - 40° Right - 40° Total - 80° |
| Elevation | -5/+75° |
| Auxiliary Weapon | |
| Caliber, Type, Name | .50 (12.7x99) heavy machinegun, M2HB |
| Mount Type | Cupola AA mount |
| Direct Fire Range (m) | INA |
| Max Effective Range (m) |
Day - 1000 Nigh - INA |
| Fire on Move | Yes |
| Rate of Fire (rpm) | 450-550 (cyclic) |
| FIRE CONTROL Indirect Fire | Digital Panoramic Telescope |
| FIRE CONTROL Direct Fire | Trunnion mounted telescopic sight |
| Collimator | INA |
| Gun Display Unit | None |
| Fire Control Computer | None |
| 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 | 8.7 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | 897 m/s |
| Fuze Type | PD M841 |
| Caliber, Type, Name | 155-mm Frag-HE BB, M1 HE |
| Indirect Fire Range (m) |
Minimum Rangem - INA Maximum Range - 39,000 |
| Complete Projectile Weight | 8.7 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | 895 m/s |
| Fuze Type | PD M841 |
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