The G5 is a South African towed howitzer of 155 mm calibre developed in South Africa by Denel Land Systems. The G5 design was based on the Canadian GC-45 155 mm gun which was highly modified to suit southern African conditions.

The G5 is fully compatible with 155m NATO standard ammunition, reliable and user-friendly gun. The G5 features direct fire capability at maximum ranges of 3,000 meters. It is air transportable by a single C-130 aircraft.

The G5 is a proven, reliable and accurate 155 mm long-range gun with an auxiliary power unit. The auxiliary power unit provides hydraulic power for easy and rapid deployment, giving the gun a self-propelled capability for tactical movement. The …

The G5-52 system is the latest 155mm Towed Artillery System developed for the artillery. The gun system is more accurate, transportable by transport aircraft, C130 or equivalent and it can be towed by any 10 000 kg type of truck. The G5-52 155mm has been developed to satisfy the users requirement for modern day warfare, that is:

The gun was developed as an answer to the relative long ranges of Soviet artillery encountered by the South African Army during Operation Savannah in 1975, although initial development started in 1969, and for which the South Africans had no counter until the advent of the G5.

Dec 2, 2019 · The G5 is a proven, reliable and accurate 155 mm long-range gun with an auxiliary power unit. The auxiliary power unit provides hydraulic power for easy and rapid deployment, giving the gun a...

Apr 3, 2019 · The G5 is a South African towed howitzer of 155 mm caliber designed and developed in South Africa by Denel Land Systems. The G5 design was based on the Canadian GC-45 155mm gun which was highly...

The G5 is a further development of the SRC GC-45 design. The 155mm L/45 howitzer and base bleed ammunition are similar, but the G5 has a much improved carriage with APU.

The G5 is a proven, accurate, long range, 155mm 45 calibers towed howitzer with an auxiliary power unit. The auxiliary power unit provides the gun with hydraulic power requested for rapid deployment as well as self-propelled capability for tactical movement.

Feb 4, 2019 · At its core, the G5 mimics much of the artillery requirements as found in Western developments. The base design consists of a four wheeled carriage system with integrated tow arms (known as a "split trail" assembly) required for vehicle hookup and transport.