CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
| 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 canon. 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 canons) 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