{"product_id":"155-gh-52-apu-155-k-98-finnish-towed-howitzer-scale-model","title":"155 GH 52 APU (155 K 98) – Finnish Towed Howitzer - 3D Printed Scale Model","description":"\u003ch2\u003e155 GH 52 APU — Finland’s Most Advanced Towed Artillery Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesignated \u003cstrong\u003e155 K 98\u003c\/strong\u003e (155 mm kenttäkanuuna 1998) by the Finnish Defence Forces, the \u003cstrong\u003e155 GH 52 APU\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark in modern towed artillery — a Finnish-engineered 155mm\/52-calibre gun-howitzer that combines long-range firepower with self-mobility. This premium 3D-printed scale model captures every angular detail of this rare and formidable piece in display-ready form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed in 1998 by \u003cstrong\u003eOy Tampella AB\u003c\/strong\u003e (now Patria Vammas Systems Oy), the 155 GH 52 APU builds on the proven 155 K 83 platform with major enhancements — most notably a \u003cstrong\u003e78 kW Deutz auxiliary diesel engine\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows the gun to reposition itself over short distances without a tow vehicle. All 56 units in Finnish service carry this APU; export variants for Egypt do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gun is operated by the \u003cstrong\u003eKainuu Artillery Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e (Kainuu Brigade, Vuosanka) and the \u003cstrong\u003eArtillery Brigade\u003c\/strong\u003e (Niinisalo, Pohjankangas), with additional training conducted at Rovajärvi in Lapland. In Finnish doctrine, each readiness brigade fields an organic artillery regiment of two fire battalions — 18 guns each, in three six-gun batteries — for a total of 36 cannons per brigade. Finland fields three such readiness brigades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155 mm \/ 52 calibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinnish designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155 K 98\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloped:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oy Tampella AB \/ Patria Vammas Systems Oy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate of fire:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 rounds per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmunition:\u003c\/strong\u003e All standard 155 mm types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 kW Deutz diesel (Finnish units only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinnish fleet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinnish Operational Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperated by Kainuu Artillery Regiment and Artillery Brigade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining ranges: Vuosanka, Pohjankangas, Rovajärvi (Lapland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 guns per readiness brigade (2 battalions × 3 batteries × 6 guns)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Finnish readiness brigades equipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference-accurate geometry of the Finnish APU-equipped variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed barrel, carriage, trail legs, and auxiliary engine housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay-ready — no assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for collectors of Nordic defence history and modern artillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most capable towed guns in the world — and one of the rarest on a collector’s shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3dmilprint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57138465636696,"sku":null,"price":191.2,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/8790\/6136\/files\/20260418_180211.jpg?v=1776595252","url":"https:\/\/3dmilprint.com\/fi\/products\/155-gh-52-apu-155-k-98-finnish-towed-howitzer-scale-model","provider":"3dmilprint","version":"1.0","type":"link"}