By the end of the Armed Forces will receive 6 Panzerhaubitze 2000 SAU: What are they dangerous (photo, video)

Germany has promised Ukraine 12 howitzers, and half with it should be delivered in the coming months. These installations became the basis of modern artillery in the late 90's. Germany will be handed over to Ukraine by 12 another Panzerhaubitze 2000, and half of them will be received by the end of autumn. This was stated by the Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius, as they transferred on September 16 in Stern. "I think six of them will be delivered in the next eight weeks," Pistorius said.

He emphasized the importance of artillery on a modern battlefield. According to the German minister, the land troops "are unlikely to act without effective and operational artillery. " In addition, since May 2022, the German Artillery School of Ukrainians has been taught to manage weapons systems. Pistorius reported that about 500 servicemen have passed training on two systems. In 2026, the school will also be prepared in the wheeled howitzers.

As focus noted earlier, Panzerhaubitze 2000 howl has become the basis of modern artillery since its appearance in the late 90's. It is known for its speed and accuracy at long distances. Such SAUs are in service with several NATO countries. The farm PZH 2000 reaches about 30 kilometers. The crew consists of five people. The places of base - masked wooded places under the cover of trees.

Immediately after the order for the strike, the SAU goes to the place and releases fragmentation and fugitive DM121 shells. After that, howitzers leaves the point of starting, so as not to be a victim of attack. Defense Express informed that the maximum PZH 2000 is capable of carrying out up to 12 shots per minute. The standard mode of its use at the same time provides 100 shots a day, more - is already considered intense operation.