The power of high-tech self-propelled artillery systems made in Vietnam

(VTC News) - The 152 mm self-propelled gun is a heavy weapon, designed to perform indirect fire missions with strong destructive power, wide combat range and high mobility.

At the National Achievement Exhibition "80 Years of Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness", the Military Industry - Telecommunications Group ( Viettel ) introduced for the first time a 152 mm self-propelled artillery model, mounted on a wheeled vehicle researched, developed and modernized by Viettel itself.

According to information from the Ministry of Defense , the 152 mm self-propelled gun is a heavy ground artillery line, equipped with a 152 mm caliber gun, mounted on an 8x8 military vehicle chassis (8 active wheels), capable of operating at speeds of up to more than 70 km/h.

The 152 mm self-propelled gun consists of 7 parts, including: a 152 mm turret mounted on the rear hull; an electronic warfare system mounted directly on the turret; a ballistic calculation system and firing element; a 12.7 mm automatic anti-aircraft gun system; a laser warning system; smoke and communication ammunition.

The D20 152 mm gun is a heavy ground gun. The gun is automatically controlled, has a maximum rate of fire of 4 rounds/minute, and a range of 17.4 km. The combat crew of the complex is 5-6 people.

The second weapon system on the 152 mm self-propelled gun is a 12.7 mm automatic anti-aircraft gun complex. This complex is located right on the roof of the fighting compartment and is integrated with an optoelectronic block allowing day and night combat.

In addition to the anti-aircraft machine gun, the vehicle's roof is also equipped with smoke grenades for camouflage and a laser target designation warning system for anti-tank missiles. These two weapons are passive defense solutions to protect the combat crew as well as the vehicle from threats on the battlefield.

The entire self-propelled artillery system weighs about 34 tons.

One of the highlights of the 152 mm self-propelled artillery system is its high level of automation. The vehicle is equipped with a computerized guidance and fire control system, allowing the crew to operate quickly and accurately.

The integrated electronic warfare system, together with modern communication capabilities and intelligent power supply and distribution systems, helps the vehicle operate stably and effectively in all environmental conditions.

Another highlight of the 152 mm self-propelled gun is that the vehicle is equipped with armor protection according to STANAG 4569 standards in both the fighting compartment and the turret.

The vehicle is equipped with a large tire system, specialized for military wheeled vehicles. The chassis is also equipped with four hydraulic supports to help fix the chassis during combat, this part can also be folded when marching.

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