Russia 2S35 compared with German PzH 2000

 

2S35 Koalitsiya-SV 152 mm VS PzH 2000 155 mm | Comparison

2S35 Koalitsiya-SV

2S35 Koalitsiya-SV is a latest 152mm self-propelled howitzer from JSC Central Research Institute Burevestnik (Petrel), a division of Uralvagonzavod based in Nizhny Novgorod

The primary weapon is a 152mm 2A88 cannon, equipped with a muzzle brake and a recoil system. Ammunition capacity of the self-propelled gun is 50 to 70 shells and the maximum firing range is approximately 70km. An au

tomatic loader with pneumatic rammer allows the cannon to fire up to eight rounds a minute. 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer is designed to defeat armoured vehicles, tanks, tactical nuclear weapons, anti-tank weapons, artillery and mortar batteries, enemy manpower and equipment, facilities, air defence missile systems, as well as command and control centres. Country of origin Russia Entered service 2015 Crew 3 men

Dimensions and weight Weight - 55 t Main gun 152 mm howitzer Barrel length - 52 calibers Machine guns 1 x 12.7 mm Projectile weight - 43 kg Maximum firing range 30 - 70 km Maximum rate of fire - 8 rpm

Traverse range 360 degrees Ammunition load Main gun 60 - 70 rounds Engine diesel Engine power - 1 000 hp Maximum road speed - 60 km/h Range - 500 km Maneuverability Gradient : 60 percent Side slope : 30 percent Vertical step - 0.8 m Trench - 2.8 m Fording - 1.2 m

PzH 2000

The Panzerhaubitze 2000 (armoured howitzer 2000), abbreviated PzH 2000, is a German 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall for the German Army. The PzH 2000 is one of the most powerful conventional artillery systems deployed in the 2010s. It is capable of a very high rate of fire; in burst mode it can fire three rounds in nine seconds, ten rounds in 56 seconds, and can—depending on barrel heating—fire between 10 and 13 rounds per minute continuously. The PzH 2000 has automatic support for up to 5 rounds of Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI). The replenishment of shells is automated. Two operators can load 60 shells and propelling charges in less than 12 minutes.

Rheinmetall designed the 155 mm 52-calibre JBMOU compliant rifled gun (60-rifles, right-hand spiral), which is chromium-lined for its entire 8 m length and includes a muzzle brake on the end. The gun uses a new modular charge system with six charges (five identical), which can be combined to provide the optimal total charge for the range to the target, as well as the conventional bagged charge systems. Primer is loaded separately via a conveyor belt, and the entire loading, laying and clearing is completely automated. The maximum range of the gun is 30–36 km with the standard DM121 Boattail round, about 40–47 km with base bleed rounds, and 67 km with M2005 V-LAP assisted projectiles. Specifications Mass : Combat: 55.8 t (61.5 short tons) Length : 11.7 m (38 ft 5 in) Width : 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in) Height : 3.1 m (10 ft 2 in) Crew : 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders)

Rate of fire : - 3 rounds in 9.0 seconds (Burst) - 10 rounds per minute Effective firing range DM121 Boattail: 30–36 km (19–22 mi) M1711 Basebleed: 40–47 km (25–29 mi) RAP: 67 km (42 mi) Armor : welded steel, 14.5 mm resistant additional bomblet protection

Main armament : Rheinmetall 155 mm L52 Artillery Gun 60 rounds Secondary armament : 7.62 mm Rheinmetall MG3 machine gun Engine : MTU 881 Ka-500 1,000 PS (986 hp, 736 kW) Power/weight : 17.92 PS/t Suspension : torsion bar Operational range : - 420 km (260 mi) Maximum speed : - Road: 67 km/h (41 mph) - Off-road: 45 km/h (28 mph)

NATO - Spearhead Force Artillery

 Artillery of the NATO "Spearhead Force" demonstrates firepower

Source: Bundeswehr

Missiles, mines, precision ammunition. Artillerists from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway practise their combat capabilities by sharpshooting.

Four nations in one battalion. Under the aegis of the 325th artillery demonstration battalion, all soldiers belong to NATO’s spearhead VJTF (Very High Readiness Joint Task Force).

Their mission: to destroy the enemy as quickly as possible.

BELGIUM - LG1 Towed Howitzer

GERMANY - KZO UAV (Target Acquisition)

GERMANY - MARS II MLRS

NORWAY - M109

HOLLAND - PzH 2000

Germany - Oerlikon Skyguard Air Defence System

 

Source: Rheinmetall Defence

Oerlikon Skyguard® Air Defence product, The Skyguard 3 Air Defence System combines modern fire control with the fire power of up to four effectors, such as the Oerlikon Twin Gun® GDF009 using the highly effective Oerlikon Ahead® Air Burst Technology, and VSHORAD missile launchers.

Germany - PzH200 and MLRS Firing

German Army - mixed formation of PzH200 and MLRS Firing

Germany - Panzerhaubitze 2000 Urban Firing

The 4th battery of the 325th Artillery Training Battalion exercising with Armed Forces Joint Tactical Fire Support at the Altengrabow Military Training Area. 

The battery were firing Panzerhaubitze 2000. The focus of the exercise is on joint fires with Tornado fighter bombers. One highlight was the firing in an urban terrain, with the howitzers firing between multi-storey houses.

Germany - PzH2000 / MLRS

Source: Bundeswehr

German 295th Artillery Battalion conducts firing mixing Panzerhaubitze 2000 and Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS).

Germany - Donar Artillery Gun Module

Donar Artillery Gun Module (AGM)155 mm self-propelled howitzer

The Donar 155 mm self-propelled howitzer was jointly developed by Kraus-Maffei Wegmann and General Dynamics. It was revealed in 2008. This artillery system is named after Germanic pagan god of thunder. His more well-known Scandinavian name is Thor.

This artillery system was designed as faster, lighter, more powerful and more efficient artillery system than the PzH 2000 SPH. The Donar is a further development of the Artillery Gun Module (AGM). The Donar has already completed a series of trials. Unlike the AGM this new system is aimed at the export market. The Donar is fitted with rotating turret, armed with a 155 mm/L52  howitzer, fitted with a fully-automatic ammunition loading and handling system.

This SPH is fitted with new automatic breech-block drive. Vehicle has a crew of only two men. It has similar performance to the PzH 2000, however it significantly lighter and is cheaper to build. Ammunition load of the Donar was reduced to 30 rounds. Maximum range of fire depends on projectile and charge combination. It is 30 km with standard and 40 km with base bleed projectile. Using a South African VLAP rocket-assisted projectile a range of 56 km can be achieved. Maximum rate of fire is 6 rounds per minute, however this might be increased to 8 in production systems. The Donar is capable of Multiple Round Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) firing. This artillery system can fire four rounds that hit one target simultaneously. Vehicle is fitted with modern fire control system. Prototype of the Donar lacks defensive weapons, however It is claimed that production variant will be fitted with secondary armament. 

    Armored crew cabin provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. Protection can be enhanced by add-on armor kit. Mine protection kit is optional. Vehicle is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems. This artillery system uses modified chassis of the General Dynamics ASCOD 2 IFV. Vehicle is fitted with an MTU diesel engine, developing 720 hp and auxiliary power unit. This artillery system can be airlifted by the Airbus A400M, however it is too large for current C-130 Hercules and TRANSALL C-160. The AGM turret can be mounted on a variety of wheeled and tracked vehicles. There is another RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer, which is a combination of Boxer 8x8 armored personnel carrier and AGM unmanned turret. This turret can be even used as a stationary stand-alone unit for defense of forward operating bases.

Germany - PzH2000

The Panzerhaubitze 2000 ("armoured howitzer 2000"), abbreviated PzH2000, is a German 155mm self-propelled Howitzer developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall for the German Army. 

It is particularly notable for a very high rate of fire; in burst mode it can fire three rounds in 9 seconds, ten rounds in 56 seconds, and can—depending on barrel heating—fire between 10 and 13 rounds per minute continuously.

The PzH 2000 has automatic support for up to 5 rounds of Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI). The replenishment of shells is automated. Two operators can load 60 shells and propelling charges in less than 12 minutes. PzH 2000 has also been selected by the armies of Italy, Netherlands, Greece, Lithuania and Croatia, and more orders are probable as many NATO forces replace their M109 howitzers.

The maximum range of the gun is 30 km with the standard L15A2 round (a UK design for FH-70 and stockpiled by Germany for M109G and FH70), about 35 km with base bleed rounds, and at least 40 km with assisted projectiles.