2S22 Bohdana
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| 2S22 Bohdana | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 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 | |
| Mass | 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]
- minimum range 780 m
- 6 rounds per minute
- 40 km with high-explosive incendiary/armor-piercing ammunition
- more than 50 km with rocket-assisted projectile
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.