| Armament |
The main armament of the G6-52 includes a 155 mm/52-calibre gun. The barrel is longer than the standard G6 howitzer. The G6-52 can fired high-explosive extended-range full-bore (ERFB) projectile, a maximum range of 33 km can be obtained, while firing an ERFB Base Bleed projectile sees the range increase to 42 km. Firing the latest velocity-enhanced long-range artillery projectile, the stated range is 58 km. As well as a complete family of South African Denel Munitions, 155 mm projectiles and charges, the G6-52 can also fire more advanced projectiles such as the French/Swedish BONUS top-attack smart projectile and the Russian Krasnopol-M laser-guided projectile, which has already been successfully test fired. The G6-52 has a range of 58 km with V-LAP projectile. When firing a high-explosive extended-range full bore projectile maximum range is 33 km. The G6-52 is capable of multiple round simultaneous impact firing. It can fire 5 rounds at 25 km range to hit target simultaneously. Ammunition reloading is semi-automatic from ground pile or ammunition resupply vehicle. Ammunition is reloaded in about 10 minutes. Compared to the basic version of the G6 Rhino, the G6-52 has only one bank of two 81mm electrically operated grenade launchers which fire smoke grenades. A 7.62mm machine can be mounted to the loader hatch.
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| Design and protection |
The general layout of the G6-52 is similar to the current in-service G6 with the driver in the fully enclosed compartment at the front, diesel power pack in the centre and the crew compartment and turret at the very rear of the chassis. Several features distinguish it from the standard G6 Rhino, there is now one single door to each side of the turret, and tow at the rear. The armour of the hull and the turret is made in all-welded steel which provide a protection for the crew against 7.62 mm armour-piercing firing through a full 360° fired at a range of 30 m. Over the frontal arc, protection is provided against firing from 14.5 mm armour piercing fired from a range of 1,000 m. The G6-52 can withstand the detonation of a Russian TN-46 anti-tank mine or an equivalent landmine under each wheels.
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| Propulsion |
The G6-52 uses the same OMC chassis as the basic version of the G6 Rhino with one simple axle at the front and two at the rear. The G6-52 is powered by an air-cooled diesel engine developing 518 hp. coupled to an automatic transmission with torque converter providing 6 forward and 1 reverse speeds. The G6-52 can run at a maximum speed of 80 km/h on road with a maximum range of 700 km.
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Standard equipment of G6-52 includes fire control system, gun laying and navigation systems, automatic tire inflation system and NBC protection system.
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| Specifications |
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Armament
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One 155mm 52 calibre gun, one 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun and 2 x 2 81 mm grenade launchers.
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Country users
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South Africa
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Designer Country
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South Africa
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Accessories
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Day/night vision, NB protection system, laser range finder, land navigation system and autonomous laying system.
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Crew
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Armor
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Protection against small arms firing and shell splinters, armoured floor to increase protection against land mines.
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Weight
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49,000 kg in combat condition
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Speed
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80 km/h maximum on road
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Range
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700 km on road
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Dimensions
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Length, 9,2 m hull;
Width, 3,4 m; Height, 3,8 m
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