The Panzerhaubitze 2000 (German pronunciation: [ˈpant͡sɐhaʊ̯ˌbɪt͡sə t͡svaɪ̯ˈtaʊ̯zn̩t]), meaning "armoured howitzer 2000" [3] and abbreviated PzH 2000, is a German 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by KNDS Deutschland (formerly Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW)) and Rheinmetall in the 1980s and 1990s for the German Army.

Jun 12, 2001 · The PzH 2000 (Panzerhaubitze 2000) is the 155mm self-propelled howitzer developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) together with the main subcontractor Rheinmetall Landsysteme for the German Army. KMW received a contract in 1996 for production of 185 units. The first system was delivered in July 1998 and deliveries for this batch are complete.

Introduced in Update “Storm Warning”, the PzH 2000 has a high rate of fire for a 155 mm gun, excellent ballistics, a laser rangefinder, and automatic loading. These features make it highly effective at medium and long ranges, while its mobile chassis allows it …

Nov 15, 2023 · The reasons for backing out of the contract for 100 PzH 2000 self-propelled guns, which could have positioned Ukraine as the second-largest operator of these systems after Germany, are not explicitly outlined in the report.

The German Panzerhaubitze 2000 (literally "armored howitzer 2000") or PzH-2000 is the current self-propelled howitzer of the German, Italian, Greek and Dutch armies, and one of the most potent armor system type in the world.

Feb 23, 2025 · Discover 25 fascinating facts about the PZH 2000, a powerful self-propelled howitzer that revolutionized modern artillery with its advanced technology and capabilities.

PzH 2000 - The world’s most modern howitzer. High mobility, short reaction times to execute a fire command and maximum efficiency are what make the PzH 2000 so effective.

May 16, 2022 · In 1998, the German Army adopted the Panzerhaubitze (PzH) 2000, an incredibly powerful artillery system that remains in use to this day. It made a name for itself during the War in Afghanistan, earning the nickname “the long arm of [the] ISAF.”

5 days ago · PzH 2000 self-ropelled artillery system in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces / Illustrative photo credit: 43rd Artillery Brigade. Defense Express points out some of the key points one might find surprising. For example, the Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) self-propelled gun is described as having "such a high technical vulnerability that ...

5 days ago · The PzH 2000 is a technological marvel. With a fully automated loading system, advanced fire control, and a 155mm L52 gun, it can unleash a blistering rate of fire—up to 10 rounds per minute ...