2S22 Bohdana
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.
| 2S22 Bohdana | |
|---|---|
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| 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 lb) |
| Crew | 5 |
| Rate of fire | 4–8 rounds per minute |
| Maximum firing range | HEIAP: 35–40 km (22–25 mi) RAP: 45–60 km (28–37 mi) |
Main armament | 155 mm howitzer |
| Engine | 380–420 hp (280–310 kW) |
Operational range | 1,200 km (750 mi) |
The first public demonstration of the howitzer was in the Kyiv Independence Day Parade of 2018. Fire tests were first conducted in October, 2021.
References
Sources
- "САУ Богдана: виробник розкрив ТТХ". mil.in.ua. Український мілітарний портал. 2019-10-08. Retrieved 2019-10-08.
- "Ukraine's army to get new heavy self-propelled gun". www.kyivpost.com. Kyiv Post. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
- "В Україні завершено попередні вогневі випробування САУ "Богдана"". www.mil.in.ua. Militarniy. 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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