DANA M2

ShKH vz.77 DANA

Self-Propelled Wheeled Howitzer

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Czech Republic

Europe

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OVERVIEW

MANUFACTURERExcalibur Army

YEAR INTRODUCED1981

UNITS IN SERVICE200

UNITS PRODUCED750

UNIT COST$1.0M

DESCRIPTION

Pioneer of wheeled self-propelled howitzers. The M2 upgrade replaces the 152mm gun with NATO-standard 155mm. Donated to Ukraine by Czech Republic.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight

29 tonnes

Crew

Main Armament

152mm L/37 gun (original) / 155mm L/52 (M2 upgrade)

Rate Of Fire

4 rounds/min

Range

25 km (152mm) / 39 km (155mm M2)

Ammo Capacity

60 rounds

Engine

TATRA T815 8×8 345 hp diesel

Top Speed

80 km/h road

Operational Range

600 km

COMBAT RECORD

Iran-Iraq War (Libyan DANA), various conflicts. Ukraine (2022–present, Czech donation).

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