In Ukraine unveiled new self-propelled howitzer based on the wheeled Otaman 6×6 chassis

[Zarvan]

Photo by Yuri Gogolev / autocentre.ua
In Ukraine during International specialized exhibition «Arms and Security – 2016» was unveiled new self-propelled howitzer based on the wheeled chassis Otaman 6×6.

The new self-propelled howitzer on a Otaman 6×6 chassis, developed by RPA «Practika», and a turret armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer. The self-propelled howitzer on a Otaman chassis was designed to engaged armoured vehicles, bunkers, fortifications, and other stationary or moving targets.

The new wheeled self-propelled howitzer developed within the «Nakat» program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Gross weight of new Otaman self-propelled howitzer is 16 tons. Crew – 3 – 10 people. The basic level of protection – PZSA-5. With additional ceramic protection of the machine corresponds to the level 4 to STANAG.

“Otaman” can be equipped with 7.2-liter turbodiesel Deutz possibility of 290 or 320 h.p.. Transmission – automatic, 6-speed, Allison.


Photo by Yuri Gogolev / autocentre.ua

http://defence-blog.com/army/in-ukr...-based-on-the-wheeled-chassis-otaman-6x6.html

 

[UkroTurk]

Wheeled GVOZDIKA .
IRAQ refused Ukrainian BTR4 because of the bad quality of armour.There were some defects after tests.
Producing aliminium and compozit vehicles needs big knowhow and experience.
I wish this Ukranian vehicle would have reliable quality.

looks cute and effective.
122mm gun can be used as 120mm mortar and howitzer.
Wheeled Gvizdika is innovative.
It weights just 16 tons.
I like this vehicle.
There is an another new vehicle called KOZAK .

Thx.