PropertyValue
rdf:type
rdfs:label
  • 155 GH 52 APU
rdfs:comment
  • 155 GH 52 APU is a Finnish gun developed in 1998. It is an enhanced and upgraded version of the 155 K 83. The acronym APU stands for auxiliary power unit, which means that in can be moved on the field for short distances with its own auxiliary diesel engine. The type of the diesel engine, which is used in 56 units used by the Finnish defence forces is a 78-kilowatt Deutz diesel engine.
owl:sameAs
Era
  • Modern
dcterms:subject
dbkwik:military/property/wikiPageUsesTemplate
Range
  • 30
  • depending on ammo
part length
  • 52
Origin
  • Finland
Rate
  • 6
Service
  • 1998
Name
  • 155
is artillery
  • yes
Type
  • Field gun
Caption
  • The gun in Finnish Army service as the 155 K 98
traverse
  • 65
Wars
  • none
cartridges
  • 3
Carriage
  • Split trail, sole plate, auxiliary power unit and hydraulics
Projectiles
  • HE, Smoke, Illuminating
Used by
Target
  • general
Elevation
  • -5
abstract
  • 155 GH 52 APU is a Finnish gun developed in 1998. It is an enhanced and upgraded version of the 155 K 83. The acronym APU stands for auxiliary power unit, which means that in can be moved on the field for short distances with its own auxiliary diesel engine. The type of the diesel engine, which is used in 56 units used by the Finnish defence forces is a 78-kilowatt Deutz diesel engine. The 155 GH 52 is considered to be one of most modern field artillery cannons to date and was originally manufactured by Oy Tampella AB industries (today a part of Patria, Patria Vammas Systems Oy). It has a high rate of fire (6 rounds per minute) and can fire all types of 155 mm ammunition.