155 GH 52 APU Weapon Systems // Artillery/Guns // Towed Artillery Guns/Howitzers

The 155 GH 52 APU is a 155-mm towed artillery system built by Patria. It is designated the 155K98 in Finnish army service. The K98 is an upgrade of the earlier M-83 towed howitzer. It is generally operated by a crew of nine, but can be operated by a crew of as few as two for short periods and at a lower rate of fire. The system consist of the barrel assembly, top carriage, bottom carriage, sighting device and auxiliary power unit (APU). The barrel assembly consists of the...