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G6 "Rhino" 155mm Self Propelled Gun
Statistics
| Country of Orgin/Used by: | South Africa |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1988 |
| Manufactured by: | Chassis: BAE Land Systems (Formerly OMC); Gun/Turret: Denel Ordnance |
| Crew: | 6 |
| Armament: | Main: 155mm Howitzer; Secondary: (1) 12.7 mm MG |
| Engine: | 518 HP Air-Cooled Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | Latest Version is the G6-52 which is fitted with a new Turret and 155mm/52 Calibre Gun. |
| Data Sheet Available: | None. |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| G6 "Rhino" SPG Photos | Courtesy of Marius van Aardt - South Africa |
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 (Company) Online Website |
| G6 SPG Information and Photos | Federation of American Scientists Website |
| G6 SPG Information and Photos | IPMS/South Africa Website |
| G6 SPG Information and Photos | The SADF's Border War Website |
| G6 SPG Photos by Chris Baxter | Don Busack'sPrime Portal |
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 |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| G6 155mm SPG Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| G6 H45155mm SPG Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
| G6 155mm SPG Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/76 | Multi-Media |
| G6 H45155mm SPG Model Kit | Aerografix | 1/76 | Multi-Media |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
