Army Italian PzH 2000 SP Howitzer Modified

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The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) led modification programme for the 68 PzH2000 self-propelled howitzers of the Italian Army has been completed.

Cooling systems for the generator and cargo compartment extend the operational spectrum for scenarios characterised by high temperatures while a fire extinguishing system in the crew compartment increases crew safety. Additionally, a set of tools in a “Live Firing Box” enables cleaning and maintenance of the firing mechanisms “in action”.

A close and effective coordination between the participating actors led to the successful completion of all project phases by summer 2020 in accordance with the defined technical and qualitative requirements, time schedule and costs. The systems are now operational in the artillery units under the designation PzH 2000M, a self-propelled howitzer, initially manufactured by KMW/Rheinmetall for the German Army and now in service in a further five NATO states.

Italian PzH 2000 SP Howitzer Modified - European Security & Defence

Krauss-Maffie Wegmann has completed the modification of the Italian Army's PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers under an NSPA led programme.

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[Cabatli_TR]

Hmm! Fire extinguishing system in Firtina-2 howitzers are being supplied by a Turkish institutes. PZh-2000 is the strongest candidate of Firtina-2 but I didn’t know Pzh-2000 don’t have such a cooling and compartment extinguishing systems.

 

[Cabatli_TR]

The rate of fire at Pzh-2000 is in impressive level. I think Firtina2 will reach similar rates thanks to new automatic loading mechanism.