Canon équipé d'un système d'artillerie
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| General Characteristics | |
| Length: | 10m |
| Height: | 3.7m |
| Weight: | 17.7t |
| Speed: | >100 km/h (road speed); 60 km/h |
| Fuel: | ?? |
| Range (vehicle): | 600km |
| Primary armament: | 155 mm/52-calibre |
| Secondary armament: | none |
| Power plant: | ?? |
| Crew: | 5 (3 possible for emergency situations) |
The CAESAR (CAnon Equipé d'un Système d'ARtillerie) is a 155 mm/52-calibre artillery piece installed on a 6X6 truck chassis. It is developed by GIAT and is operated by the French army.
Features
The CAESAR is a wheeled, automonous 155mm artillery howitzer. It can hold 18 rounds (by itself) and is operated by a crew of 5 people, which can be reduced to 3 if necessary.It can be transported by C-130 or A400M, or even by a CH-53 helicopter.
Program
The first order (for 5 howitzers) was passed on September 20, 2000. The first five units were delivered in 2003. Following the evaluation, the main order of 72 units was made in late 2004.See also
M270_Multiple_Launch_Rocket_System
External links
- [CAESAR at Army-Guide.com]
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