RHEINMETALL HX3

The Rheinmetall HX3 self-propelled cannon howitzer is made interesting because of its German engineering attributes.

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Indicating that the demand for self-propelled cannon howitzers on wheeled chassis has gone up, Rheinmetall has announced the launch of HX3, a global range of self-propelled cannon howitzers on a newly developed ‘HX3’ wheeled chassis. Contrary to the notion that cannons and howitzers as well as tanks were a thing of the past, the Rheinmetall HX3 is made interesting by its German engineering attributes. Completely redesigned, the HX3, in the form of a futureproof military truck, addresses contemporary military and automotive megatrends by leveraging innovative new technologies. Promising better protection, improved mobility, enhanced driving comfort as well as a digital interface architecture for greater operational flexibility and future performance upgrades, the military machine builds on the core strengths of the successful HX2. Like the HX2, the HX3 comprises of a generation of military-off-the -shelf (MOTS) products, designed unforgivably for military use under the most gruelling operating conditions. In addition to the robust chassis and powerful engine, the HX3 offers a new active rear axle suspension as an option, which significantly improves the vehicle’s performance both on and offroad.