The Haubitze 75 is a self-propelled howitzer developed during as a requirement for the STC-5 amored vehicle chassis standardization procurement for a mobile artillery system armed with a 150 mm cannon. Under the Convention 121 system it is nicknamed as Ganyu.
Overview
The STC-5 chassis was developed by Apep (Damavand) bureau and sent through the Material Division to diversify the use of a standardized tank chassis, with one of its advantages being part commonality in maintenance. The STC-5 offered roles such as main battle tank and a propelled howitzer.
The Haub. 74 and 75 were placed as final contenders on a competition dated 1977/1978 for a propelled artillery/howitzer. The Haub. 75 featured a fixed turret and like the 74, used a 150 mm. cannon that can fire Sprgr. (HE) shells while aiming at 15 to 35 degrees.
Specifications
Complement: 5 (loader x3, driver, commander)
Engine power: 1200 hp.
Maximum speed: 62 km/h
Armament: Sprgr.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 12.1ft (3.7m)
- Length 32.0ft (9.8m)
- Height 12.1ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 31,456lbs (14,268kg)
- Loaded Weight 32,028lbs (14,527kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading N/A
- Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
- Drag Points 7670
Parts
- Number of Parts 156
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 901
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