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155-mm T6 self-propelled howitzer

Country of Origin: South Africa

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The T6 turret system combines the new T6 artillery turret (based on the 155-mm G6 Rhino self-propelled howitzer, which in turn was based on the G5 towed howitzer) with the chassis of a T-72 main battle tank. It has also been integrated with India's Arjun tank and the G6. The primary difference between the T6 and earlier howitzers is its ability to store ammunition in the turret and the move away from a wheeled base for the howitzer. The G6 system used a 6 x 6 vehicle.

The T6 can...

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