155 mm SpGH ZUZANA 2 is a self-propelled autonomous artillery

ZUZANA 2 system with automatic loading of ammunition which is capable to

provide effective fire by both direct and indirect aiming.
■ 155 mm SpGH Zuzana 2 has a 52-caliber barrel which is designed in
accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding concerning
“Standardization of Elements of 155 mm Howitzers and Ammunitions”.
■ Electronic equipment, diagnostics and automation of operations during
loading and firing rank this weapon among the most advanced weapon
system in the world.
■ The weapon is equipped with the inertial navigation equipment and
muzzle velocity radar.
■ On-board FCS enables to operate with digital maps.
■ For direct fire the weapon is equipped with aiming system consisting of
155 mm 52 Cal. TV camera, thermal image camera and laser range-finder.

Self-propelled Gun Howitzer ■

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The weapon is equipped with additional optical sight for manual aiming.
Various communication equipment can be installed in accordance with
the customer´s requirements.
■ 155 mm ammunition compliant with the NATO standards is used for firing.
■ The ammunition is stored in the conveyers which are capable to
carry 40 projectiles and 40 powder charges ready to fire. Beds in the
conveyers are universal for all the projectiles and powder charges
used in the service. It is possible to store new types of projectiles of
the length up to 1000 mm in the projectile conveyer and load them by
means of automatic loading mechanism.
■ The ballistic protection of turrets against the direct fire and the fire at
± 30° angles meets the STANAG 4569 Level 2.
■ Crew compartments are air-conditioned.
■ The power supply unit which provides electric and hydraulic energy
for the drive of the turret aggregates and partially for the chassis
aggregates without the need to run the chassis engine is placed
between turrets in the rear.
 ZUZANA 2
155 mm 52 Cal. Self-propelled Gun Howitzer

Specification
Main Armament 155mm Gun, 52 caliber
Traverse 360°, for fire ±60°
Elevation -3.30° / +70°
Rate of fire
· In automatic mode 5 rounds in the 1st minute
13 rounds in 3 minutes
It is characterized by: · In manual mode 2 rounds per minute
■ High mobility, Range of Fire, Maximum 41.5 km when using ERFB-BB
(at 45° elevation) shells
■ Protection of the crew against NBC weapons,
■ Protection of the crew against small arms, as well as Range of Fire, Minimum 5.0 km
mounted weapons and ammunition fragments, Ammo carried on vehicle 40 pcs
■ Protection of the crew by automatic fire-extinguisher system Crew 4
■ Far-distant range of fire, Chassis, Special 8x8 with the engine in rear part
■ Quick preparation for fire, Combat Weight 32,400 kg
■ Quick transition into and out of action,
Length, Max. 14.2 m
■ High accuracy of fire,
Height, Max. 3.52 m
■ Capability to carry out multiple round simultaneous impact
(MRSI) missions Width, Max. 3.02 m
Speed, Max. 80 km/h
Range of Action 600 km
Fording Depth, Max. 1.4 m
Climbing Ability, Max. 60% of longitudinal grade
Trench Cross Ability 2.0 m
Engine TATRA T3B-928.70, 8 cylinders,
in V arrangement, 12.67 dm3
Engine Power Output, Max. 300 kW at 1.800 rpm
Gearbox TATRA 10 TS 180

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