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PzH 2000 vs RCH 155

PzH 2000 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 PzH 2000
RCH 155 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 RCH 155
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Specifications
PzH 2000 RCH 155
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-Propelled Howitzer Wheeled self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall KNDS
Number produced 362 units -- units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 55.8 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 420 km -- km
Length 11.67 m -- m
Width 3.58 m -- m
Height 3.06 m -- m
Crew 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) --
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Armament & Powertrain
PzH 2000 RCH 155
Main armament 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer 155 mm L/52
Secondary weapon 7.62mm MG3 machine gun --
Engine MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp --

Overview

The PzH 2000 and the RCH 155 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall and KNDS respectively.

The PzH 2000 is armed with a 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer, while the RCH 155 carries a 155 mm L/52.

The PzH 2000 entered service 27 years before the RCH 155 (1998 vs 2025).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PzH 2000 or RCH 155?
The PzH 2000 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the RCH 155's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PzH 2000 or RCH 155?
The PzH 2000 has a longer operational range at 420 km compared to the RCH 155's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the PzH 2000 or RCH 155?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the RCH 155's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the PzH 2000 or RCH 155?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the RCH 155's 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the PzH 2000 and RCH 155?
The PzH 2000 is armed with 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer while the RCH 155 carries 155 mm L/52 as its main armament.