MilitaryPanter
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The Panter howitzer is an artillery weapon developed by MKEK for the Turkish Land Forces Command. It has a 155 mm/52-calibre towed howitzer gun and is able to fire NATO projectiles to a maximum range of 40 kilometers using extended-range ammunition. Mounted on the forward part of the carriage is an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) that enables the Panter to propel itself at a maximum speed of 20 km/h on asphalt road.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | MKEK |
| Introduced | 2000 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 11.6 m |
| Speed | 20 km/h |
| Range | 18 km |
| Crew | 6 |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | — | confirmed |
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