First Krab self-propelled howitzers delivered to Polish 23rd Artillery Regiment

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On Oct.28, the Polish Ministry of Defense announced on its Twitter account that the first Krab self-propelled howitzers have been delivered to the 23rd Artillery Regiment from Bolesławiec , along with command and ammunition vehicles. Ultimately, the unit will have 24 howitzers.


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Delivery of the first Krab self-propelled howitzers to the Polish 23rd Artillery Regiment (Picture source: Twitter account of Polish Minsitry of Defense)


The Krab is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured in Poland by the Defense Company HSW (Huta Stalowa Wola) in cooperation with BAE Systems and Obrum. The first prototype of the Krab was completed in 2001. It used a chassis designed by the Polish company Obrum and the engine of the PT-91 Twardy main battle tank. The latest version of the Krab is based on the chassis of the South Korean K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer fitted with an AS-90M Braveheart turret armed with a 155mm/52-calibre gun and WB Electronics “Topaz” artillery fire control system.

The Krab can be ready to fire in less than 1 minute and leave its firing position within 30 seconds. In December 2016, The Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) signed a contract for the delivery of 24 Krabs to the Polish Army for a total amount of €1 billion.


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Delivery of the first Krab self-propelled howitzers to the Polish 23rd Artillery Regiment (Picture source: Twitter account of Polish Minsitry of Defense)

 

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Poland gives 18 howitzers to Ukraine​


That was last week. This week Ukraine and Poland sign a contract, Poland will sell next 3 divisions (about 54 units) of Krabs. Deliveries will start in few months.
 

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"The Polish defence minister has approved a contract for purchase of 152 Krab self-propelled gun-howitzers (AHS Krab)."

I think that is all if we talk about 155mm in Polish army. If we add it all Poland shoud have
296 Krab
218 K9A1
146 K9PL
That is 660 self propelled Howitzers and that should be enough for existing artillery units.
 

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