DONAR

The revolution of artillery

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann

Unique system features - one solution
The DONAR is a 155mm / 52 calibre self-propelled howitzer. It comprises a fully-automatic, unmanned and autonomous artillery gun module and the ASCOD 2, a tried and established infantry fighting vehicle chassis.

As a joint European technology programme between KMW and GDELS, the DONAR and its unique system features will revolutionise today's understanding of artillery and replace the conventional systems currently being used by modern armed forces (e.g. M109, AS90 and K9). Thus, the DONAR will reduce the requirements placed on crew and logistics and will be used autonomously.

 Specifications
 Combat weight  35 t
 Length  10.3 m
 Width  2.8 m
 Height  1.9 m
 Main armament  155 mm / L52 cal.
 Firing rate  > 6 rounds per minute
 Range  > 56 km
 Combat load    30 shells
 145 charges
 Crew  two crew inside cabin
 Engine power  530 kW
 Cruising range  500 km