Self-Propelled Heavy Howitzer
Item Name Code (INC) 21815
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A complete projectile-firing weapon, with a medium muzzle velocity and a curved trajectory, mounted on a self-propelled vehicle. The bore diameter is larger than 200 millimeters. It is designed for use as a mobile artillery.
Additional Information for Self-Propelled Heavy Howitzer
Self-Propelled Heavy Howitzers are a type of artillery weapon that is mounted on a tracked vehicle. They are designed to provide mobile artillery support to ground forces in combat, assault, and tactical operations. These vehicles are classified under the supply class Combat, Assault, and Tactical Vehicles, which includes various types of military vehicles used for offensive and defensive purposes.
In terms of supply group, Self-Propelled Heavy Howitzers fall under Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles. This group encompasses a wide range of vehicles, including ground-effect vehicles (such as hovercraft), motor vehicles (such as trucks and cars), trailers (such as cargo trailers), and cycles (such as motorcycles).
Self-Propelled Heavy Howitzers are equipped with a powerful howitzer cannon, which allows them to fire large-caliber projectiles over long distances. The tracked chassis provides mobility and maneuverability, allowing these vehicles to traverse various types of terrain and keep up with the pace of ground operations.
These self-propelled artillery systems are typically operated by a crew of trained personnel who are responsible for loading, aiming, and firing the howitzer. They are capable of delivering accurate and devastating firepower, making them a crucial asset in modern warfare.
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NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 21815 Self-Propelled Heavy Howitzer Page 1 of 1
- 7393841
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: X
- 2300174
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3