KRAB Howitzer: Ukrainian Soldiers Spill Hard Truth About Polish Artillery
KRAB Howitzer: Ukrainian Soldiers Spill Hard Truth About Polish Artillery
The Krab self-propelled howitzer became the first NATO-caliber artillery system delivered to Ukraine — and one of the most widely used. Fast, accurate, and surprisingly comfortable, it changed how Ukrainian gunners operate, especially compared to old Soviet systems like the Msta-S. Crews say the Krab is reliable, precise, and quick to fire — often taking under 40 seconds from stopping to shooting.
On the battlefield, Krab competes with the M109, AS90, and PzH 2000. The M109 is easy to maintain but lacks range. The AS90 shares a turret with Krab but runs on aging chassis. The PzH 2000 is powerful and high-tech, but too maintenance-heavy for constant use. Krab hits a sweet spot — modern enough to perform, rugged enough to survive.
Still, the Krab has issues. Its parts come from South Korea, Britain, and Poland — making repairs difficult. Poland has moved on to the K9 Thunder, and Krabs are no longer being produced. Ukrainian crews of...