G6-52 the latest generation of 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer of Denel South Africa 1902131.

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IDEX 2013
Tri-Service defence exhibition
17 - 21 February 2013
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The highly-mobile self-propelled Gun-Howitzer has been upgraded with an increased firing range and ability to fire up to eight rounds per minute.

While the renowned 155 mm G6 Self-propelled Gun-Howitzer continues to outgun competitive artillery systems, Denel Land Systems has developed the new G6-52 that has reset the leading edge in artillery development with advances in all the capabilities critical to effective artillery.

The G6-52 is an advanced development of the proven G6-45 system. The highly mobile G6 self propelled Gun-Howitzer has been upgraded with increased firing range thus outperforming competitive equipment, has an increased rate of fire to 8 rounds per minute with all compatible charges and also, boasts superior mobility and a reduced manpower requirement.

The G6-52 is armed with a longer 155-mm /L52 howitzer comparing with it's predecessor. It is also fitted with a fully-automatic ammunition loading and handling system.