The Slovak Republic Protection Ministry (Ministerstvo Obrany Slovenskej Republiky, MO SR) had delivered the primary batch of a complete of eight Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine. The 4 Zuzana howitzers which have been handed over via the state-owned firm Konštrukta Protection have been purchased below a contract from June of this yr. The Ukrainian facet took over the primary 4 items of the 155mm Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzer. The Zuzanas will probably be becoming a member of M777, FH70, CAESARs, M109, Krabs and PzH2000 howitzers already in use with Ukrainian armed forces as they defend the nation towards the Russian invasion that was launched in February this yr.
In April 2022 Ukraine began negotiations to buy 16 Zuzana self-propelled gun howitzers with a caliber of 155 mm. There are claims that the negotiation course of concerning the acquisition of this navy gear is sort of accomplished. In Might 2022 Slovakia formally introduced the switch of 8 howitzers to Ukraine. The brand new self-propelled artillery mount, nevertheless, obtained a 155mm gun with an extended barrel, which elevated its vary. As of August 13, 2022 4 of them have been transferred to Ukraine. That the coaching of the Ukrainian crew may take roughly per week.
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Zuzana 2 155 mm Gun Howitzer is a Slovak artillery system with a 45-caliber gun and computerized loader for loading of each projectile and cost. It’s an evolution of the 152mm SpGH DANA self-propelled howitzer. The unique wheeled model adopted by the Slovak Military in 1998. Up to date model with a brand new 52-calibre gun, full 360-degree turret traverse, a brand new armored cab and additional lowered crew of three enabled by automation. It has handed Slovak Military trials in December 2009. Slovak military had ordered 25 autos (to be delivered in yr 2021 and 2022). The brand new model is claimed to own A number of Rounds Simultaneous Impression (MRSI) functionality.
The system has a protracted vary, excessive accuracy and charge of fireside, it may be ready promptly for firing, and it has a excessive degree of mobility ensured by a modified Tatra 8×8 chassis. The design of the gun means it could possibly use any NATO normal 155 mm ammunition. The fireplace management system permits for a multiple-round simultaneous-impact (MRSI) mode. One of many distinctive options of Zuzana is that the gun is mounted externally in between two completely separated compartments of the turret. This makes the crew inherently protected from any doubtlessly harmful mechanics of the gun and autoloader plus the crew is protected against the gases generated throughout firing.
