| 2S22 Bohdana | |
|---|---|
 2S22 Bohdana | |
| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2018 – present |
| Used by | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kramatorsk plant of heavy machinery |
| Designed | 2015–18 |
| Manufacturer | KhTZ |
| Produced | 2018 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 28 tonnes (56,000 lbs) |
| Crew | 5 |
| Rate of fire | 4–8 rounds per minute |
| Maximum firing range | HEIAP: 35–40 km (21.74–24.85 mi) RAP: 45–60 km (27.96–37.28 mi) |
Main armament | 155 mm howitzer |
| Engine | 380–420 hp (283.36–313.19 kW) |
Operational range | 1,200 km (745 mi) |
The 2S22 Bohdana is a 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer developed in Ukraine. It is based on the 6×6 chassis of the KrAZ-6322. It has an armoured cabin and enough storage for around 20 shells. The howitzer has a minimum range of 780 meters, and a maximum range of 40 km with HE/AP ammunition or 50 km with a rocket-assisted projectile. It had an average rate of fire of six shells per minute.[1]
The first public demonstration of the howitzer was in the Kyiv Independence Day Parade of 2018.
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ "New Ukrainian-made 2S22 Bohdana 155mm 6x6 self-propelled howitzer | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army". https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/new_ukrainian-made_2s22_bohdana_155mm_6x6_self-propelled_howitzer.html.
Sources[]
- "Ukraine develops new Bogdana 6×6 self-propelled howitzer". Defence Blog. 2018-08-10. https://defence-blog.com/army/ukraine-develops-new-bogdana-6x6-self-propelled-howitzer.html.
- "Ukraine’s army to get new heavy self-propelled gun". Kyiv Post. 2018-08-10. https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/ukraines-army-to-get-new-heavy-self-propelled-gun.html?cn-reloaded=1.
- "Ukraine unveils new artillery and missile systems at military parade in Kyiv". Defence Blog. 2018-08-24. https://defence-blog.com/army/ukraine-unveils-new-artillery-missile-systems-military-parade-kyiv.html.
- "САУ Богдана: виробник розкрив ТТХ". Український мілітарний портал. 2019-10-08. https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/sau-bogdana-vyrobnyk-rozkryv-tth/.
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