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.

155 mm (6.1 in) is a NATO -standard artillery shell caliber that is used in many field guns, howitzers, and gun-howitzers. It is defined in AOP-29 part 1 with reference to STANAG 4425. The 155 mm (6.1 in) caliber originated in France after the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871).

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...

Sep 19, 1999 · The G5 is a 155 mm 45 calibre, towed gun howitzer. It has such indirect fire flexibility that it can be employed in the traditional gun, howitzer and mortar roles, and can cover an area of almost 1000 km2 from a single firing position.

155mm GC-45. 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.

Feb 4, 2019 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Denel GV5 Luiperd (G5 Leopard) Towed 155mm Heavy Field Howitzer including pictures.

The G5 is one of the most impressive howitzers ever deployed in the world. It was first deployed in the late 1970s after a short development process in which Canadian maverick designer Gerald Bull played an important part.

May 27, 2019 · The G5-52 fires the Denel range of ERFB boat-tail, base-bleed and VLAP projectiles with the M90 bi-modular charge system at a top-charge muzzle velocity of 923m/s.

The 155-mm G5 howitzer is towed on a four-wheel carriage and uses an auxiliary power unit (APU) to assist in bringing the weapon into firing position. The G5 features a gun monitor system with an equivalent full charge (EFC) counter and the EMVA Mark 10B muzzle velocity analyzer.

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.