A new modification of the Ukrainian Bogdana self-propelled gun has been spotted

Bogdana self-propelled guns in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian engineers have created several working modifications of the 2S22 Bogdana self-propelled howitzer, differing mainly in the chassis used. These variants have indexes from 1.0 to 4.0, based on KrAZ-6322 (version 1.0), MAZ-6317 (2.0), Tatra T815-7T3RC1 (3.0) and Tatra Phoenix (4.0).

In the conditions of the collapse of the automotive industry, there is a clear transition to the platforms of foreign manufacturers – from their own KrAZ to the Belarusian MAZ and the Czech Tatra. In early September, the newly formed 60th artillery brigade was equipped with a Bogdana variant that looks like version 2.0, which is based on the chassis of the Belarusian MAZ-6317 truck, but the new platform has a number of differences - a higher cabin, a different layout of the driver's seat and the fighting compartment, an additional air intake in the engine compartment.

A new version on an unknown chassis (top) and a 2.0 variant based on the MAZ-6317

- it is said in the Western press.

It is possible that the truck model used for self-propelled guns has not been produced for a long time, was discovered by the military and, with the help of engineers, adapted to accommodate self-propelled guns. As the Ukrainian developers stated in early September, they are ready to use any chassis suitable for the placement of self-propelled guns. According to them, German Mercedes Zetros trucks and South Korean Daewoo trucks are currently being considered as platforms for subsequent versions of Bogdana.

2S22 Bogdana is a Ukrainian 155-mm self-propelled self-propelled gun. The warhead was developed at the Novokramatorsky Machine-building Plant. In the initial configuration (on the KrAZ-6322 chassis), the total weight of the vehicle was 28 tons, with a capacity of 20 shells. Allegedly, thanks to the installation of a modern SLA, theoretically the rate of fire is up to 5-6 rounds per minute, and the range is up to 40 km when using ammunition with a bottom gas generator and up to 50-60 km when using APC.