Camion équipé d'un système d'artillerie
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| CAESAR | |
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| Type | Self-propelled howitzer |
| Place of origin | France |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 17.7 tonnes |
| Length | 10 m |
| Width | 2.55 m |
| Height | 3.7 m |
| Crew | 5 (3, emergency) |
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| Primary armament |
155 mm/52-calibre |
| Secondary armament |
none |
| Engine | diesel |
| Suspension | 6x6 wheel |
| Operational range |
600 km |
| Speed | 100 km/h 50 km/h off-road |
The CAESAR (CAmion Equipé d'un Système d'ARtillerie)[1] is a 155 mm/52-calibre artillery piece installed on a 6X6 Renault truck chassis. It was developed by GIAT (now called Nexter) and is operated by the French Army.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Programme
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 were made in late 2004.
[edit] Export
The CAESAR is operated by Thailand [1][2].
In 2006, GIAT announced a 76-unit sale to an unspecified foreign customer. It has been rumoured that this client is Saudi Arabia[2].
[edit] Technology
During Eurosatory 2006, CAESAR was exhibited with an automated laying system based on the inertial navigation system SIGMA 30.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Caesar self propelled gun-www.defense-update.com; retrieved February 13, 2007
- ^ a b Libération; Des canons français pour l'Arabie saoudite; July 20, 2006(in French)
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