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Poland Huta Stalowa Wola
AHS Krab
A Polish tracked self-propelled howitzer combining a British AS-90-derived turret with a 155 mm/52-caliber gun on a K9 Thunder-derived hull, giving it NATO-standard ammunition compatibility and long range. Large deliveries to Ukraine from 2022 made it one of the most combat-tested Western-pattern howitzers of the war.
In service since 2013 · 2 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
60
km/h
500
km range
155
mm gun
48,000
kg
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Poland export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 2 operators
In service since 2013. Status: active · ~120 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 60 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 500 km |
| Rate of fire Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability. | 6 rpm |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 155 mm/52-caliber howitzer |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 155 mm |
| Max firing range Maximum range of the main gun or rocket artillery (with assisted/extended-range munitions where noted). Higher extends reach. | 40 km |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 11.7 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 48,000 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 5 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | MTU 8V199 diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 1,000 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 120 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 2 |
Specifications compiled from public Huta Stalowa Wola and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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PLZ-05 Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab has a maximum speed of 60 km/h.
What is the range of the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab has a maximum range of 500 km.
How much does the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab weigh? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab has a combat weight of 48,000 kg.
How many crew does the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab require? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab requires a crew of 5.
What is the main armament of the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab's primary weapon is the 155 mm/52-caliber howitzer.
What engine does the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab use? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab is powered by the MTU 8V199 diesel.
What is the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab used for? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab is a artillery & mlrs typically used for deep strike.
How many countries operate the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab? +
The Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab is operated by 2 countries.
How much does the Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab cost? +
Huta Stalowa Wola AHS Krab: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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