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155-mm GHN-45

Country of Origin: Austria

The 155-mm GHN-45 howitzer is an improved variant of the Belgian GC-45 howitzer, with the two weapons being very similar in appearance.

The GHN-45 is towed on a four-wheel carriage that uses "walking beam" suspension to improve mobility over rough terrain. A basic towed variant and a variant with an integrated auxiliary power unit were developed. See "Variants," below for more details. When traveling, whether by tow or APU, the gun is traversed 180 degrees and carried over the...

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