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G6 "Rhino" 155mm Self Propelled Gun
G6-45 SPG
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | South Africa |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1988 |
| Manufactured by: | Chassis: BAE Land Systems (Formerly OMC); Gun/Turret: Denel Land Systems |
| Crew: | 6 |
| Armament: | Main: 155mm Howitzer; Secondary: (1) 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun |
| Engine: | 518 HP Air-Cooled Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | Early version was the G6-45 fitted with a 155mm/45 calibre cannon. The latest Version is the G6-52 which is equipped with a new turret and 155mm/52 calibre gun. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
 None
Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| G6-45 "Rhino" SPG Photos | Chris Baxter - Owner of BaxMod Models |
.jpg) G6-45 "Rhino" SPG Photo |
Denel Land Systems |
| G6-45 "Rhino" SPG Photos | Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
.jpg) G6-52 "Rhino" SPG Photo |
Denel Land Systems |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| "DENEL (ARMSCOR) G-6 Self Propelled Howitzer, The" By Adam Geibel | Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal (Issue #26) |
| G6 SPG Information and Photos | Denel Land Systems |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| The Battle for Namibia: South Africa's Longest War (Museum Ordnance Special Number 8) | Morgan Norval |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher Foss |
| South African Armoured Vehicles: A History of Innovation & Excellence (Helion & Company, Ltd) | Dr. Dewald Venter |
| Surviving The Ride: A Pictorial History of South African Manufactured Mine-Protected Vehicles (30 Degrees South Publications) | Steve Camp & Helmoed-Romer Heitman |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| G6 155mm SPG Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| G6 155mm SPG Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/76 | Multi-Media |
| G6 H45 155mm SPG Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| G6 H45 155mm SPG Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/76 | Multi-Media |
| G6 "Rhino" 155mm SPG Model Kit | BaxMod Models | 1/35 | Resin |
| G6 "Rhino" 155mm SPG Model Kit (2052) | Takom | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| G6 Rhino SPG Muzzle Brake with Canvas Cover (35065) | AGV Models | 1/35 | Resin |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
