Hetman Vyhovskyi Brigade armed with AS-90 artillery systems
10 December, 2024 The AS-90 artillery system of the Ukrainian military.
2024, Ukraine. Photo: 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade The Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi Brigade has been reinforced with British AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems.
The 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade stated the artillery system is always ready to support the infantry. "Always on the alert, always ready to support the infantry, providing the enemy with a hellish meeting," the brigade representatives noted. Back in 2022, the United Kingdom announced its intention to provide Ukraine with AS-90 self-propelled artillery systems and ammunition.
In July 2024, it was announced that Ukraine had received a total of 32 AS-90 artillery systems, 20 of which were fully operational.
The AS-90 artillery system of the Ukrainian military.
2024, Ukraine. Photo: 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade
Twelve self-propelled artillery systems were transferred to be used as donors for the removal of spare parts and installation on combat-ready vehicles. At the same time, the United Kingdom is providing Ukraine with new barrels for AS-90 self-propelled howitzers as part of its military assistance.
The UK Ministry of Defense has found a way to resume production of artillery barrels. The British company Sheffield Forgemasters will help with this. For a long time, the Defense Forces have effectively used these artillery systems to resist the Russian invaders.
AS-90 155-mm self-propelled howitzer. Source: UK Ministry of Defense
The British AS-90 155-mm armored self-propelled artillery system was created by BAE Systems' Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering division. The self-propelled artillery system was produced between 1992 and 1995.
In total, the British Army received 179 units.
Ukrainian gunners during exercises on AS-90 self-propelled howitzers in Great Britain, March 2023.
Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom
The 155-mm-caliber, 39-caliber AS-90 cannon can fire a conventional projectile at a distance of 24.7 km and with a 52-caliber barrel, 30 km.
The ammunition capacity is 48 rounds.