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"In anticipation of military intervention": Nigeria received Chinese self-propelled howitzers

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Nigeria, whose authorities claim to dominate the Sahel region, actively buys military equipment on the world market. In particular, Russian Mi-35 helicopters are being supplied (the last known shipment took place at the end of July) and Chinese artillery.

So, the Military News Nigeria resource recently published photos that recorded the arrival of a new batch (at least 15 units) of 105-mm SH5 self-propelled guns and 122-mm SH2 self-propelled guns from NORINCO from China.

The Nigerian army continues to build up its military capabilities in anticipation of a potential intervention in neighboring Niger

- it is said in the Western press.

The 105-mm wheeled self–propelled gun SH5 has a weight of 11500 kg, the maximum speed on the road is 90 km/ h, the power reserve is 600 km. The self-propelled gun has a computerized SLA, which is paired with a GPS navigation system. To facilitate movement over difficult terrain, the SH5 is equipped with a centralized tire pumping system.

Image source: topwar.ru

The SH5 armor is designed to protect the crew (of four fighters) from small arms fire and shell fragments. It has the following dimensions: length 8.0 m, width 2.5 m and height 2.7 m.

The SH2 is equipped with a 122 mm (as in this case) or 105 mm cannon. It has the same mass, speed and power reserve, protection and guidance system as the SH5. However, the crew consists of five soldiers. The dimensions are slightly larger: the length is 8.5 m, width 2.5 m and height 2.95 m.

Against the background of plans to invade Niger, the strengthening of the Nigerian armed forces with the arrival of 15 Chinese self-propelled howitzers may not be as trivial as it seems

- they believe in the Western press.

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