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155-mm RWG-52

Country of Origin: Germany

The Rheinmetall Wheeled Gun 52 (RWG-52) was a 155-mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer designed for the export market. It was based on the chassis of the South African G6 Rhino self-propelled howitzer armed with the Rheinmetall L/52 155-mm gun, which was also used by the PzH 2000 vehicle. The concept was shelved after India canceled its self-propelled howitzer program in 2011.

The wheeled vehicle was equipped with an autonomous turret armed with the 52-caliber L/52 gun. The...

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