TAM VCA
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| TAM VCA | |
|---|---|
 TAM VCA in Buenos Aires | |
| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin | Argentina |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 40 tons[which?] |
| Crew | 5 |
| Caliber | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
Main armament | Oto Melara "Palmaria" L41 155 mm (6.1 in) |
Secondary armament | 7.62 mm (0.3 in) mg |
| Engine | MTU 720 CV |
| Suspension | torsion bar |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
The TAM VCA (Vehículo de combate de Artillería, Artillery Combat Vehicle) is a self-propelled 155mm gun/howitzer, manufactured by TAMSE (Tanque Argentino Mediano Sociedad del Estado).
Description
It uses a TAP chassis (Tanque Argentino Pesado, Argentine Heavy Tank), an abandoned project derived from the TAM (Tanque Argentino Mediano, Argentine Medium Tank). It weighs 40 tons[which?], and has 7 rolling wheels.
It has a 155-mm howitzer "Palmaria" turret of Italian origin. It has a vehicular communications equipment SEM 180 and 193, which allows voice communication (within and outside the vehicle), but also operates in digital form.
In total, 17 units were built.[citation needed]
Use
In conjunction with the VCCDT (Vehiculo de Combate Centro de Direccion de Tiro - Combat Vehicle, Fire Control Centre) it makes up a modern system of artillery weapons. It also operates an integrated system for artillery fire campaign called "TRUENO", which enables it to direct artillery fire in an automated mode.[citation needed]
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