Statements (85)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:artillery
|
| gptkbp:barrel_length |
39 calibers
|
| gptkbp:barrel_type |
HE, smoke, illumination
high-strength steel monobloc HE, AP, smoke, illumination |
| gptkbp:caliber |
155 mm
|
| gptkbp:combat_history |
gptkb:Gulf_War
Various conflicts in Africa |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
indirect fire support
|
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:5
required for operation |
| gptkbp:deployment |
field artillery
|
| gptkbp:design |
allows for upgrades
South African design South African engineers |
| gptkbp:design_features |
high mobility
modular construction |
| gptkbp:design_purpose |
long-range artillery support
|
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Denel_Land_Systems
|
| gptkbp:development |
gptkb:Denel_Land_Systems
1970s to 1980s |
| gptkbp:elevation |
-3° to +70°
|
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
designed for various terrains
|
| gptkbp:explores |
360°
|
| gptkbp:exported_to |
several countries in Africa
|
| gptkbp:field_of_use |
artillery support
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
effective against armored targets
|
| gptkbp:fire_department |
digital
modernized systems available |
| gptkbp:firing_mechanism |
single and salvo
single shot, rapid fire |
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1980s
gptkb:1980 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
used in various conflicts
important in South African military history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
G-5 howitzer
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:1980s
|
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
extensively tested in field conditions
|
| gptkbp:length |
11.5 m
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
requires logistical support
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular maintenance needed
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
Denel
|
| gptkbp:modifications |
upgraded versions available
upgraded fire control systems |
| gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:United_Nations
South Africa, Namibia |
| gptkbp:operational_range |
30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
39 km with ERFB shells |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:operational_theater |
various military operations
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:performance |
high accuracy and range
|
| gptkbp:production_years |
1970s
|
| gptkbp:project |
potential for further upgrades
|
| gptkbp:range |
39 km
|
| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
6 rounds per minute
|
| gptkbp:recoil |
hydropneumatic
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
automatic safety mechanisms
|
| gptkbp:sales |
exported to several countries
|
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:South_African_Army
|
| gptkbp:service_history |
1980s to present
|
| gptkbp:sights |
optical and laser rangefinder
|
| gptkbp:speed |
gptkb:manual
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
critical in artillery strategy
key artillery piece for South Africa |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:G-6_howitzer
G6 Rhino |
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
local and international suppliers
|
| gptkbp:system |
gptkb:G-6_howitzer
gptkb:G6_howitzer |
| gptkbp:training |
artillery training schools
crew must be trained |
| gptkbp:transport_weight |
4,500 kg
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
road and air
towed truck or trailer |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:artillery
|
| gptkbp:upgrades |
modernization programs
|
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:South_African_Army
Various countries |
| gptkbp:user_feedback |
positive feedback from operators
|
| gptkbp:weight |
4,500 kg
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:G-6_howitzer
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
|