G6 Rhino

Self-propelled artillery South AfricaIn service since 1988

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Key specs

Type: Self-propelled artillery
Origin: South Africa
Manufacturer: Denel Land Systems, Land Systems OMC
Designer: Lyttelton Engineering Works
Designed: 1981
Entered service: 1988
Produced: 1988–1999
Units produced: 154
Status: In service
Crew: 6

Overview

G6 Rhino is a self-propelled artillery system from South Africa, made by Denel Land Systems and Land Systems OMC. It entered service in 1988; it was produced from 1988 to 1999; 154 were built. It fires 155 mm shells up to 30.8 km. It is used or was used by South Africa.

Armament

Main armament: 155mm G5 howitzer (47 rounds)
Caliber: 155 mm
Maximum range of fire: 31 km
Secondary armament: 12.7mm M2 Browning machine gun (900 rounds)

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 46 t
Length: 9.20 m
Width: 3.40 m
Height: 3.20 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Magirus Deutz Model FL 413 F/FR air-cooled diesel
Power: 391 kW
Road speed: 90 km/h
Off-road speed: 35 km/h
Operational range: 700 km
Fuel capacity: 700 l
Suspension: Torsion bar with hydraulic shock dampers

Weapons and ammunition on board

M2 Browning .50 BMG

Users & conflicts

Operators

South Africa

Sources

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.