The complete PzH 2000 turret with its Rheinmetall Weapons & Munitions 155mm/52-cal ordnance has recently been fitted to a frigate being built for the German Navy by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft AG. Germany's frigates are normally armed with an Oto Melara 76mm gun, but the navy considers this provides insufficient firepower for the engagement of land targets. An adapter ring was fitted to the hull on which the complete turret of the PzH 2000 was fitted. The gun was elevated and traversed and firing trials are being considered for the future.
