DM121 155 mm high-explosive shell

The DM121 is Rheinmetall's German 155 mm high-explosive shell. Rheinmetall says it has insensitive characteristics, is used for training and exercise, carries several kilos of high-performance explosive, and can reach up to 30 km when fired from the PzH 2000.

DM121 155 mm high-explosive shell, 155 mm high-explosive artillery shell, Munitions

Image source: File:DM121.jpg

Profile

Origin: Germany
Built by: Rheinmetall
Type: 155 mm high-explosive artillery shell

155 mm artillery projectile high explosive

Specifications

Caliber: 155 mm
Role: High-explosive artillery shell
Range: Up to 30 km when fired from the PzH 2000
Characteristics: Insensitive shell used for training and exercise
Explosive fill: Several kilos of high-performance explosive
Accuracy: At maximum range, about 85% of rounds land within a football-pitch-sized area

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Bundeswehr training and exercise ammunition
Used by: Bundeswehr

Firing Weapons

Ukrainian artillery footage and reporting link the DM121 to Bohdana 155 mm howitzers.

Firing weapon

Weapon type

Firing evidence

155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer

Army Recognition reports Ukrainian units firing German DM121 shells from Bohdana platforms in combat footage.

Sources: Army Recognition Bohdana DM121 fire

DM121 155 mm high-explosive shell Images

DM121 155 mm high-explosive shell, 155 mm high-explosive artillery shell, Munitions - view 1 — Source: File:DM121.jpg

DM121 155 mm high-explosive shell, 155 mm high-explosive artillery shell, Munitions - view 2 — Source: File:Rhenmetall ammo.jpg

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Sources

Major Bundeswehr orderPublisher: Rheinmetall | Note: Supports the DM121's 155 mm designation, manufacturer background, range, explosive fill, and accuracy claims. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Major order for artillery shells from BundeswehrPublisher: Rheinmetall | Note: Supports the DM121's insensitive characteristics and Bundeswehr training and exercise role. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 File:DM121.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and CC BY-SA 4.0 licensing for the primary DM121 image. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 File:Rhenmetall ammo.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and CC BY-SA 4.0 licensing for the gallery image showing Rheinmetall 120 mm and 155 mm ammunition. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Army Recognition Bohdana DM121 firePublisher: Army Recognition | Note: Supports the Bohdana relationship by reporting that Ukrainian artillery footage showed German DM121 shells being fired from Bohdana platforms. | Accessed: 2026-06-23