The Pnidym Cdnega (Brutal Strike), is apart of the Camv Bnubammat Yidu Muytehk Kih (the name of which literally means ' Self Propelled, Auto Load Gun ') series jointly manufactured by Haruspex International Armaments and Blackstar Machina Heavy Works. The Pnidym Cdnega 155-mm self-propelled gun-howitzer was developed during the Haruspex invasion of Hamaii as a means to progress artillery support with advance elements of the legionary. Unlike many other howitzers of that period the Pnidym Cdnega is based on a wheeled chassis. It's production commenced in 1994 with over 54750 units built so far.
The Pnidym Cdnega is armed with a turret-mounted 155-mm gun-howitzer. It fires all standard Haruspex and WA 155-mm rounds. Haruspex legionary currently use three main types of ammunition, high-explosive rounds with a maximum range of 18 km, improved shape high-explosive with a maximum range of 20 km, and high-explosive anti-tank rounds for direct fire at armored targets. Pnidym Cdnega carried 60 rounds, that are fed automatically.
It is worth mentioning that the Pnidym Cdnega's autoloader is able to load shell and cartridge in any elevation. This feature is considered as standard nowadays and Pnidym Cdnega was one of the first artillery systems with such a loader in service with the Haruspex legions. Three hydraulic stabilizers are lowered into the ground before firing. The Pnidym Cdnega has a roof-mounted crane to assist ammunition loading.
Secondary armament consists of a roof-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun.
Chassis of the Pnidym Cdnega SPG Series 03, has an 8x8 configuration. It uses many mechanical components of the H20 Heavy Cargo Truck. Vehicle is powered by an HVRL-C17 Diesel 12.1 liter, producing 445 hp (332 kW). It is worth mentioning, that wheeled chassis of this artillery systems is cheaper to build and easier to maintain comparing with a tracked chassis.
General
Entered service: 1994
Crew: 5
Dimensions and weight
Weight: 29.25 t
Length (gun forward): 11.16 m
Width: 2.97 m
Height: 2.85 m
Armament
Main Armament Caliber, Type, Name: 155-mm, canon
Barrel Length (cal): 45
Rate of fire: 3 rds/min for 15 min, 2 rds/min for 60 min
Projectile weight: 43.56 kg
Maximum firing range: 20 km
Elevation range: - 4 to + 70 degrees
Traverse range: 45 degrees
Ammunition load: 60 rounds
Secondary Armament: K1-B Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber: 12.7x109 mm
weigth: 25.5 kg MG with box or feed belt
Length: 1560mm
Length of barrel: 1040.40mm
Feeding: Box 400 rounds, or 1200 round feed belt
Rate of fire: 650-750 rounds/min
V0: 820-860 m/s
Mobility & Performance
Engine: HVRL-C17 Diesel 12.1 liter
Engine power: 445hp (332 kW)
Maximum road speed: 108 km/h
Range: 650 km
Fuel Capacity: 87 gal (330 l)
Gradient: 60%
Side slope 32%
Vertical step: 0.5 m
Trench: 2 m
Fording: 1.4 m
Defensive
Armor Hull: 0.39 in (10 mm)
Armor Turret: 0.55 in (14 mm)
Smoke Equipment: 2x4 Launcher
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