By Natali Moss
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.
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