FH-2000
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The FH-2000 or Field Howitzer 2000 was developed by Singapore Technologies for the Singapore Army. It is a 155 mm/52-calibre towed howitzer gun. It fires projectiles to a maximum range of 42 kilometers using special extended range ammunition, that was field tested in New Zealand. It has a crew of eight and uses a 75 hp diesel auxiliary power unit to give it a self-propelled speed of 16 kilometers an hour movement without towing. It's reported that the FH-2000 will be replaced over time by the Next Generation Howitzer project.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Singapore |
| Manufacturer | ST Kinetics |
| Introduced | 1993 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 13.2 t |
| Length | 12.9 m |
| Speed | 10 km/h |
| Range | 19 km |
| Crew | 6 |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 8 | confirmed |
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