Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
South African G-5 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer
Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021
1. South African G-5 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer Marker
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South African G-5 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer. . In 1975 during operations in Angola, South Africans found that its 140mm gun was out-ranged by the enemy's Soviet-made artillery. As a result, the G-5 was developed. It became operational in 1983 and featured an exceptionally long range. Its standard projectile had a range of 30,000m and its enhanced projectile had a range of 39,000m. In 1997, a Velocity-enhanced, Long-range Artillery Projectile (VLAP) with rocket-assist was revealed with a reported range of 50,000m. The 79hp, diesel-powered auxiliary power unit, used primarily for final placement of the G-5, provides hydraulic power to lower or lift the firing platform and spread/close the trails. These actions will place the G-5 in or out of action in 2 minutes. Its breech is a semi-automatic, interrupted-screw type similar to that of the US 155mm Howitzer. A fire-control computer system can be mounted above the gunner/layer's position directly left of the breech and used to calculate firing data or monitor the G-5s systems. After 1983, the Iraqi Army acquired some G-5s, first using them during the 1980-88 war with Iran. This G-5 was captured in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and is a war trophy of the 212th Field Artillery Brigade., Caliber - 6.10 in. - 155 mm , Weight - 30,313 lbs. - 13,750 kg , Range (Standard) - 32,808 yds. - 30,000 m , (VLAP) - 54,680 yds. - 50,000 m , Shell Weight - 100.3 lbs. - 45.5 kg , Muzzle Velocity - 2,942 ft/sec. - 897 m/sec. , Elevation (-3 to + 75 degrees) - (-53 to +1,333 mils) , Traverse - 82 degrees - 1,458 mils , Rate of Fire - 3 rpm - Crew 5 , CCN# 126992
In 1975 during operations in Angola, South Africans found that its 140mm gun was out-ranged by the enemy's Soviet-made artillery. As a result, the G-5 was developed. It became operational in 1983 and featured an exceptionally long range. Its standard projectile had a range of 30,000m and its enhanced projectile had a range of 39,000m. In 1997, a Velocity-enhanced, Long-range Artillery Projectile (VLAP) with rocket-assist was revealed with a reported range of 50,000m. The 79hp, diesel-powered auxiliary power unit, used primarily for final placement of the G-5, provides hydraulic power to lower or lift the firing platform and spread/close the trails. These actions will place the G-5 in or out of action in 2 minutes. Its breech is a semi-automatic, interrupted-screw type similar to that of the US 155mm Howitzer. A fire-control computer system can be mounted above the gunner/layer's position directly left of the breech and used to calculate firing data or monitor the G-5s systems. After 1983, the Iraqi Army acquired some G-5s, first using them during the 1980-88 war with Iran. This G-5 was captured in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and is a war trophy of the 212th Field Artillery Brigade.
Caliber - 6.10 in. - 155 mm
Weight - 30,313 lbs. - 13,750 kg
Range (Standard) - 32,808 yds. - 30,000 m
(VLAP) - 54,680
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yds. - 50,000 m
Shell Weight - 100.3 lbs. - 45.5 kg
Muzzle Velocity - 2,942 ft/sec. - 897 m/sec.
Elevation (-3 to + 75 degrees) - (-53 to +1,333 mils)
Traverse - 82 degrees - 1,458 mils
Rate of Fire - 3 rpm - Crew 5
CCN# 126992
Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 34° 40.016′ N, 98° 23.249′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. It is at the intersection of Corral Road and Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road. The marker is located in the central section of Artillery Park at the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Kiowa Tribe, in the Comanche Nation, and in Southwest Oklahoma. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
More about this marker. Marker and Museum are located on Fort Sill, an active U.S. military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access for Fort Sill.
Also see . . . U.S. Army Artillery Museum. (Submitted on February 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021
3. The side view of the South African G-5 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
