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RCH 155

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2014Pending verification
Land ForcesDEU
RCH 155
Photo: KMW · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2014
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerThe vehicle is produced by ARTEC GmbH, an industrial group formed by KMW and RMMVMed[1]
Configuration8x8Med[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width2.99 m10 ftMed[1]
Height3.5 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight35 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineMTU V8 199 TE20Med[1]
Engine power711 hpMed[1]
Cruising range1,050 km652 mi · 567 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed103 km/h64 mph · 56 ktMed[1]
Fording depth, without Preparation1.2 mMed[1]
Fording depth, with Preparation1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorVehicle hull has a modular hull armor with special ceramic mix. The triple hull floor is shaped for maximum protection against anti-tank mines and improvised explosive devicesMed[1]
Turret ArmorThe turret is made of lightweight aluminum armor and provides protection only against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionVehicle is fitted with NBC protection system for the crewMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYes. It receives target data via radio or datalink. The gun is automatically laid using the fire control data. This howitzer is aimed and fired by the crew remotely from the cab. Though in case of emergency or failure this artillery system Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
Standard NATO projectiles155 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
30 Rounds
Bleed projectile155 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
30 Rounds
Rock-assisted projectile155 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
30 Rounds
Summary

In April 2014, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann decided to integrate the artillery gun module (AGM) onto the Boxer armored vehicle, with the system making an appearance at Eurosatory in June 2014.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. RCH 155 German 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)