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Introduction:
Since the introduction of the G6-45 in 1987, Denel Land Systems kept on upgrading the G6 platform over the years. In 2003 The new G6-52 was unveiled for the first time and showcased improved features such as better mobility & range, increased accuracy & fire rate, and full protection against counter-battery fire. The new G6 came in two versions, one with a standard 23L chamber designated as the G6-52 and one with a larger 25L chamber known as the G6-52ER (Extended Range). When it comes to the fire power the G6-52ER, it received a new 155mm 52-caliber main gun, modified baffle design and a new rammer which increase the rate of fire from three round per minute to six rounds per minute. During trials in November 2019 the G6-52ER fired a RDM M9703 V-LAP round with M64 Zone Six charge, which reached a total distance of 76.3km (47.4mi), which is a huge improvement over the range of the older G6-45 at a firing range of 52.5km (32.6mi).
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Specifications
Main Armament: 155mm 52-caliber
Shell types: HE, HE-VT, HE-VLAP, Smoke
Ammunition amount: 40 projectiles & 40 charges
Secondary armament: One 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun
Crew: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, radio -operator)
Smoke grenades: four (two on each side)
Top speed: 90km/h
All-wheel drive: 6x6
Night vision device: Yes
Laser range finder: Yes
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Primary Sources
Surviving The Ride, written by Steve Camp & Helmoed Romer Heitman (Page 224-226)
Sou th African Armoured Vehicles “A history of innovation and excellence” writte n by Dr Dewald Venter (Page 38-44)
Secondary Sources
Tank Ensyclopedia: https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/south_africa/rhino
