2S22 Bohdana

2S22 Bohdana
2S22 Bohdana
Type Self-propelled artillery
Place of origin Ukraine
Service history
In service 2018 – present
Used by Ukrainian Ground Forces
Production history
Designer KhTZ
Designed 2015–18
Manufacturer KhTZ
Produced 2018
Specifications
Weight 28 tonnes (56,000 lbs)
Crew 5
Rate of fire 4–8 rounds per minute
Maximum firing range HEIAP: 35–40 km (21.74–24.85 mi)
RAP: 45–60 km (27.96–37.28 mi)
Main
armament
 155 mm howitzer
Engine 380–420 hp (283.36–313.19 kW)
Operational
range
 1,200 km (745 mi)

Bohdana is 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer developed in Ukraine. It is based on 6×6 chassis of KrAZ-6322. Has armoured cabin, containers for around 20 shells.[1]

History

The first public demonstration was on Kiev Independence Day Parade of 2018.

See also

Sources

  • "Ukraine develops new Bogdana 6×6 self-propelled howitzer". defence-blog.com. Defence Blog. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • "Ukraine's army to get new heavy self-propelled gun". www.kyivpost.com. Kyiv Post. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  • "Ukraine unveils new artillery and missile systems at military parade in Kyiv". defence-blog.com. Defence Blog. 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  1. ↑ "New Ukrainian-made 2S22 Bohdana 155mm 6x6 self-propelled howitzer | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army".
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