Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry)
2S22 Bohdana
Ukraine's first indigenous wheeled self-propelled 155 mm howitzer, mounted on a domestically produced or KrAZ truck chassis to give NATO-caliber long-range fire with high mobility. Rapidly scaled into serial production after Russia's 2022 invasion, becoming a flagship program of wartime Ukrainian arms manufacturing.
In service since 2022 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
80
km/h
700
km range
155
mm gun
28,000
kg
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Ukraine export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2022. Status: active.
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. | 80 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 700 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. | 42 km |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 28,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 5 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Wheeled 6x6/8x8 truck chassis, diesel |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana? +
The Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana has a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
What is the range of the Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana? +
The Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana has a maximum range of 700 km.
How much does the Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana weigh? +
The Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana has a combat weight of 28,000 kg.
How many crew does the Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana require? +
The Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana requires a crew of 5.
What is the main armament of the Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana? +
The Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana's primary weapon is the 155 mm/52-caliber howitzer.
What is the Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana used for? +
The Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana is a artillery & mlrs typically used for deep strike.
How many countries operate the Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana? +
The Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana cost? +
Ukroboronprom (Ukrainian Defense Industry) 2S22 Bohdana: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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