SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Legendary 155mm towed howitzer with 39+ km range. Exported and license-produced worldwide.
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G5 Leopard 155mm - Denel SOC Ltd
ADVANTAGES
- 39km range with VLAP rocket-assisted projectile
- South African proven design
- Widely exported (over 20 countries)
- G5 basis for G6 SPH development
- Reliable well-understood platform
DISADVANTAGES
- Towed — limited mobility vs SPH
- 13.5t requires heavy truck tow
- 45cal below modern 52cal systems
- Aging design (1980s)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTEG5 Towed Howitzer Widely Exported; Basis For G6 Wheeled SPH
TOWEDYes — By Standard Truck
CALIBER MM155
RANGE KM MAX39
WEIGHT TONNES13.5
RATE OF FIRE RPM3
BARREL LENGTH CAL45
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