Know-how in African. Mercedes with Soviet howitzers

Algeria began manufacturing wheeled self-propelled guns on the chassis of German three-axle off-road trucks Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733A, reports Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

On the loading platform of the all-terrain vehicle, the towed Soviet 122-mm howitzer D-30 is installed. The combat capabilities of the installation significantly increase modern communications and navigation systems.

In addition, “the Algerian army is actively using German-made vehicles; in addition to the Mercedes-Benz Zetros, which use the MT-12 Rapier for the anti-tank guns and the BM-21 Grad rocket launcher systems, other German-made vehicles are in service: they have paired 23-mm anti-aircraft guns on them -23-2, large-caliber machine guns "Utes", says the material.

The advantages of this technical solution include relatively low production costs and greater mobility compared to the ACS on a tracked chassis.

Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733A has a mass of 27 tons, engine power - 326 hp and speed - up to 89 km / h.

Howitzer D-30 fire rate - up to 8 rounds per minute. Ammunition - 40 shells. Gun weight - 3000 kg. Calculation - 6 people. The maximum firing range is 15,3 km.

Comments

[newcomer]

know our art. ride on the Mercier!

[Grandfather]

Know-how in African. Mercedes with Soviet howitzers

still with the Zilovsky engines, it would be epic ...

[rocket757]

Algeria, are they okay with the ground? There are no swamps of rivers, but there is a road!

[assa67]

Garik ..gantraki in Algeria, and indeed, are relevant ... mobility, range, speed
elnit .. sorry, of course, that not our "Kamaz"))))))

[Proton]

Well for Africa

[Sergey985]

I would like to take a look at the chassis and frame of this Merc after 30 shots from the D-30.

[bouncyhunter]

Do you think the shooting will be from the wheels? Usually the suspension is posted.

[Sergey985]

Of course, the support loop is needed with 100% suspension unloading. Here I only see the back gauge.

[bouncyhunter]

In the photo, only the rear outriggers are really visible. Watch the video: there flashes a second pair of outriggers between the first and second axes.

[Sergey985]

Yes, for sure, I didn’t notice.

[san4es]

.... Sometimes it is enough to raise the stern (if <152 mm):

[Gray brother]

Quote: Sergey985

I would like to take a look at the chassis and frame of this Merc after 30 shots from the D-30.

Everything is clearly reinforced there - outriggers are so healthy.

[Avis-bis]

Mercedes-Benz Zetros, which are used for the installation of MT-12 anti-tank guns

Isn’t it scary against the tank? I always thought that an anti-tank weapon should have the lowest possible silhouette ...

[Gray brother]

Quote: Avis-bis

Isn’t it scary against the tank?

She can use high-explosive shells from closed positions for 8 km.

[dgonni]

In principle, the most logical option. The army tested the Mercians in its geographical area. There are no problems with the mobile platform. So why not? At the same time, navigation and the calculation part are put on the Merc. Voila. such a cannon can be detected, but to destroy it is problematic due to mobility. and yet yes, there are sands and stone. The probability of planting in a swamp is minimal, but more importantly, the stony soil allows you to quickly hang out, shoot and rinse off. Specificity so to speak :)

[Illarion_Semiletenko]

still sheathe with anti-fragmentation armor and almost revenge))) get

[serge siberian]

Well, beauties. And as a flight of thought. I pulled up, hung out, fired and washed off. The technique and flight of thought kept pace with the times!