Defense Minister Lambrecht announced that Germany will deliver to Ukraine 7 PzH 2000 complexes, one of the world’s leading powerful howitzers.
Self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) will be taken out of storage of the German army and transferred to the Ukraine shortly after the completion of maintenance in the coming weeks, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said during a press conference in the town of Silac, Slovakia on May 6.
Ukraine has requested the delivery of 12 self-propelled howitzers and requested rapid training to deploy this heavy weapon on the battlefield, as Russian forces step up their operations in the eastern region of the country. neighbor.
General Eberhard Zorn, chief of staff of the German army, said that the first group of Ukrainian soldiers, consisting of about 20 people, will be trained to operate the PzH 2000 howitzer in the town of Idar-Oberstein next week. These Ukrainian soldiers used to operate Soviet-made artillery.
Previously, the Netherlands committed to transfer 5 PzH 2000 complexes to Ukraine. In a joint press conference with his counterpart VirtueDutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren reaffirmed his commitment to assist Ukraine in dealing with its military operation. Russia.
German self-propelled gun Panzerhaubitze 2000 at the base in Munster on February 14. Image: Reuters.
Germany initially refused to deliver heavy weapons to Ukraine. However, Berlin changed its stance after Chancellor Scholz faced great pressure from its Western allies to provide military support to Kiev. Scholz said last week that Germany was “ready to do more” and would continue to send weapons to Ukraine.
Germany on April 26 announced the transfer of 50 self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery systems Flakpanzer Gepard for Ukraine. However, Switzerland, the country that produces 35 mm ammunition for the Gepard complex, refused to allow Germany to transfer this ammunition to Ukraine due to policy constraints. permanent neutral.
Germany developed the PzH 2000 155 mm self-propelled howitzer in 1987-1996, then put it into mass production and military service. PzH 2000 is considered one of the most powerful grenade launchers in the world, with the ability to fire quickly 9 rounds/minute.
The PzH 2000 has a range of 30-47 km with normal ammunition and 67 km with increased range ammunition. This self-propelled gun has a range of 420 km, reaching a maximum speed of 67 km / h on asphalt and 45 km / h on rough terrain. The crew of the PzH 2000 consists of 5 people, the cannon can carry 60 rounds.
Nguyen Tien (According to Reuters)
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