Zuzana


ShKZ vz. 2000


Overview

Zuzana

Slovak army ShKH vz. 2000 Zuzana self-propelled howitzer on public display in 2016.
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Origin
Slovakia
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Entered service
1998
Status
In service
Development
1990's
Developer
Slovakia
Production
1990's - ?
Producer
Slovakia
Number produced
28 Zuzana, plus prototypes
25 Zuzana 2 on order
Designations
ShKH Zuzana
ShKH vz. 2000
ShKH / Samohybná Kanónová Húfnica
Zuzana M2000G (Cypriot variant)
Notable users
Slovakia
Cyprus

Details

Facts Zuzana
General
Origin
Slovakia
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Crew
4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
Dimensions
Weight
28.6 t combat load
Length
12.97 m gun forward
9.89 m hull
Width
3.02 m
Height
3.30 m to turret roof
3.52 m with machine gun
Main armament
Type
155mm 45-caliber howitzer
Ammunition
40 shells
Elevation
-3.5° to +70°, powered
Traverse
-60° to +60°, powered
Rate of fire
6 rpm max
Range
39.6 km with base bleed
Stabilizer
No
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm NSVT heavy machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Ammunition
500 rounds, 50 ready to fire
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 8x8
Wheelbase
1.65 + 3.07 + 1.45 m
Tread
1.99 m
Automotive
Engine model
Tatra T3-939-52
Engine type
V12 air-cooled diesel
Power output
361 hp at 2.200 rpm
Transmission
Dual range, 20 forward, 4 reverse
Mobility
Speed
80 km/h on road
40 km/h on dirt road
25 km/h in the field
Range
750 km on road
250 - 500 km in the field
Turn radius
14 m
Power to weight ratio
12.6 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.41 m
Wall
0.6 m
Trench
2 m
Gradient
58 %
Slope
27 %
Fording
1.4 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor tickness
Up to 15 mm
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x3 81mm smoke grenade dischargers
Equipment
Night vision
Yes
Radio
Yes

Photos

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