The 2S44 Giatsint-K is a newly integrated Russian self-propelled howitzer that was first sighted in late-2024. Equipped with a 152mm 2A36 cannon, it offers a longer range than the earlier 2S43 Malva, achieving up to 45 kilometers with guided munitions. Developed by modifying the 2S43 platform, the Giatsint-K was rapidly produced using existing stocks of decommissioned barrels to meet battlefield needs. Built on the BAZ-6910-027 Voschina 8x8 wheeled chassis, it provides excellent mobility and stability. The 2S44 is confirmed in use by the 238th Guards Brigade, enhancing Russia’s counter-battery capabilities and representing a strategic shift in Russian artillery.
Israel’s new self-propelled gun candidate to replace the M109, its armed with a 155mm/52 caliber cannon fitted with an automatic loading and laying gun system, rapid in-and-out action times, and a high rate of fire that’s capable of direct fire as well as targeting threats out to 40km. It’s very likely this vehicle has advanced stabilizers for the gun as well as a Laser Rangefinder. Based on a 10x10 Oshkosh Armored Truck, it can redeploy relatively quickly.
Estimated BR: 7.7-8.0
🇺🇦 2S22 Bohdana 4.0, Latest & Greatest
The Bohdana 4.0 is a locally-made, truck-mounted 155mm self-propelled howitzer that has become essential to the Ukrainian Army. An evolution of the 2S22 howitzer, it showcases significant advancements in artillery technology and operational efficiency, utilizing the Czech-made Tatra Phoenix 8x8 chassis, ballistic RADAR, and more, overall enhancing Ukraine’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
Estimated BR: 7.0-7.3
🇫🇷 Camion Équipé d’un Système d’Artillerie (CAESER), World Renown
The CAESAR is a 6x6 self-propelled howitzer developed by the French company Nexter Systems, designed for exceptional strategic and tactical mobility while delivering powerful fire support. Armed with a 155mm/52 caliber cannon, it boasts a firing range of 4.5 to 40 kilometers and a maximum rate of fire of six rounds per minute. Since its introduction in 2008, the CAESAR has proven effective in various combat operations across the globe, including Afghanistan and Iraq, and has been adopted by several countries, including France and Ukraine. Built on a military truck chassis, the CAESAR is highly mobile, reaching speeds of up to 90 km/h and offering features like automated firing control systems and ballistic protection. Its design allows for rapid deployment and retraction, making it well-suited for modern battlefield conditions. Over 300 units have been produced, showcasing its reliability and adaptability in diverse environments.
The Archer FH77 BW L52 is a Swedish self-propelled howitzer designed by Bofors and BAE Systems, featuring a fully automated 155mm gun mounted on a modified Volvo A30E 6x6 truck chassis. Known for its rapid deployment capabilities, the Archer can be ready to fire within 30 seconds and can shoot 21 rounds in just 2.5 minutes from its automated magazine. It has a maximum firing range of 40 kilometers with conventional ammunition and extends to 60 kilometers with precision-guided munitions like the M982 Excalibur. It also features a Remote Weapon Station that’s armed with a .50cal, EO/IR Sight w/ integrated Thermal Imager and Laser Rangefinder. The system is operated by a crew of three to four, who are protected by an armored cab that shields against small arms fire and mine blasts. With a top speed of 70 km/h and a range of up to 500 kilometers, the Archer combines mobility, firepower, and safety, making it a formidable asset on the battlefield. The system has been supplied to various operators, including Sweden and Ukraine, enhancing their artillery capabilities.
Estimated BR: 7.7
Additional Notes:
For in-game, the open-topped wheeled Howitzers would be able to fire straight ahead only at long-range targets on maps like Red Desert. Direct fire engagements at close range can only be done from the sides. Even then, it can’t fully rotate the gun 90-degrees on either side. This issue is the same for all listed open-tops: 2S44 Giatsint-K, ATMOS 2000, Camion Équipé d’un Système d’Artillerie (CAESER), Archer, or 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled guns (SPG).
Not to mention, any lack of onboard ammunition stowage eliminates said vehicles which all of them should have (at the very least a minimum of 10x rounds). Regardless, it’s still cool to see such innovation for fast and effective SPG’s.
Realistically, the only viable two are the Israeli ROEM Self-propelled howitzer and Swedish Archer due to having dedicated onboard automatic loaders/magazines, 60rd and 21rd magazine capacity respectively.
Just please, Gaijin, stop introducing old helicopters and equipment for the US, don’t introduce low-ranking nonsense. Introduce at least something new, at least something newer than the 2000s.
No need to introduce AH-56 Cheyenne and similar nonsense, you have already introduced F-117 and H-34, no one plays on that.
Can the PGZ09 have 4x HN-6B/FN-16 anti-air missiles? I’ve seen multiple discussions on it but no images of it. If it can, hope to see it. Would be a nice Gepard 1A2(p) competitor as well as having AHEAD rounds. Could see it at BR: 10.0.
Nice! Never have seen that, that’s trippy. Looks like it was just a prototype after all. Every source making it seem like it’s the most common thing ever.
We’re going to need an early and late version when the aircraft is added to the game. The latest version offers so many different weapons of Western/Indigenous/Israeli origin to include the Litening pod, Spice 2000’s, Astra’s, MICA’s (Tested), Kh-29’s, Bramhos, I-Derby’s, and more. The actual Jack-of-all-Trades of aircraft (which would make a good emblem to come with the aircraft).
The only helicopter that can realistically be added would be the Danish Fennec, with Tow missiles. As for the UH-60’s both the Swedish and Norwegian models can equip 4 hellfires but they dont use them. Gaijin could add the UH-60 to replace the AHS but it would just cause people to only have a heli tree that goes to 10.3-10.7
I would love this if Gaijin actually bothered about making low tier helicopters usable (<4km missile armed helis against SACLOS and IR spaa is absurd) or made a proper helicopter game mode that doesn’t bore you to death, this thing wont be anything more than a cool 3d model to look at
I think no.
there is a plan of arm it with missile when it’s still in developing, its FCS already has this function. but due to unknow reason, it’s canceled.
it's planned to use a 10km FNF missile
a model was made in prototype stage, you can see the difference between the produced version
