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Land ForcesPoland

AHS Krab

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2016Pending verification
Land ForcesPOL
AHS Krab
Photo: Gavin Ching · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2016
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerHuta Stalowa Wola (HSW)Med[1]
ConfigurationtrackMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.6 m12 ftMed[1]
Height3.4 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight52.14 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineMTU MT881 Ka‑500Med[1]
Engine power1,000 hpMed[1]
Cruising range650 km404 mi · 351 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed67 km/h42 mph · 36 ktMed[1]
Fording1.0 mMed[1]
Protection
ArmorWelded steel hull and turret made from POSCO MIL‑12560H armor plate; protection vs. small‑arms fire and artillery splinters, typical for NATO SPHMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipment2 × banks of 4 × 81 mm smoke grenade launchers (8 total)Med[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 × 12.7 mm WKM‑B heavy machine gun on turret roof for AA/close defenseMed[1]
Fire control
Ballistic ComputerBallistic computer and automated laying with electric drives (10°/s in elevation and traverse)Med[1]
Summary

The AHS Krab Polish 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) features a turret and gun derived from British designs, mounted on a South Korean K9 Thunder chassis, complemented by Polish electronics. It adheres to NATO standards and has been exported to Ukraine, where it has experienced significant combat against Russian forces.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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PolandUkraine
Sources
  1. AHS Krab Polish 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 (Public domain)