Country of origin |
South Africa |
Entered service |
- |
Crew |
6 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight |
28 t |
Length |
10.1 m |
Width |
2.9
m |
Height |
3.48 m |
Armament |
Main gun |
155 mm |
Barrel length |
52 calibers |
Machine guns |
- |
Maximum firing range |
55 km |
Maximum rate of fire |
8 rpm |
Elevation range |
- 3 to + 75 degrees |
Traverse range |
80 / 360 degrees |
Ammunition load |
Main gun |
27 rounds |
Machine guns |
- |
Mobility |
Engine |
diesel |
Engine power |
355 hp |
Maximum road speed |
85 km/h |
Range |
600 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
40% |
Side slope |
25% |
Vertical step |
0.6 m |
Trench |
2 m |
Fording |
1.4 m |
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The T5-52
truck mounted gun-howitzer was developed by Denel Land Systems.
First prototype of this artillery system was revealed in 2002. It is
a South African counterpart to the French
CAESAR truck-mounted howitzer, developed to meet the
potential requirements of India. Development of this artillery
system is completed, however there were no confirmed sales.
The T5 was
previously dubbed the Condor and was armed with a 155 mm/L45
weapon. The second model, the T5-52, utilizes the G5-2000 towed
howitzer top carriage. This artillery system is compatible with
standard NATO 155 mm ammunition. Projectiles are fed automatically
onto the rammer tray from the magazine. Charge loading is
semi-automatic.
Maximum
range of fire is 42.5 km with rocket assisted projectile and 55 km
with V-LAP or velocity enhanced projectile, developed by Denel. The
T5-52 is capable of MRSI or multiple round simultaneous impact
firing. It can fire up to six rounds to hit the target
simultaneously. This artillery system can fire in 360° arc, however
it has to return to the 80° arc to simplify the loading process.
Normally the T5-52 fires backward in relation to the vehicle. This
artillery system fires forward only in case of emergency. Vehicle
also has a direct firing capability.
The T5-52
has an operating crew of four and additional four crew members to
prepare and supply the ammunition. A crew of four can bring the gun
into or out of action within 60 seconds.
The T5-52 is
mounted on the modified 8x8 Tatra T815 WN truck chassis. This truck
is manufactured in India under license. Vehicle is powered by a
turbocharged diesel engine, developing 355 hp. To provide a more
stable firing platform, this truck has three stabilizer blades.
Cab of this artillery system is unarmored, however protection
against 5.56 mm rounds can be fitted as an option.
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