Caesar 155mm Self-Propelled Artillery System, France
Key Data:
Crew
6 including driver
Dimensions:
Length
10m
Width
2.5m
Height (Travelling)
3.26m
Weights:
Weight in Combat Order
18.5t
Weight in Air Transport Configuration
16.2t
Performance:
Chassis
Daimler Benz Unimog 6x6 / Sherpa 5 6x6
Vehicle Range (Unrefuelled)
600km
Air Transportability
Air transportable by C-130
Sea Transportability
Sea transportable with no preparation
Maximum Road Speed
Over 100km/h
Typical Track Speed
50km/h
Systems:
Equipment
Ballistic computer
Inertial / GPS navigation system
Muzzle velocity radar
Hydraulic laying equipment
Radio communications
Inertial / GPS navigation system
Muzzle velocity radar
Hydraulic laying equipment
Radio communications
Armament:
Firing Rate
3 rounds in 15 seconds, 6 rounds in 1 minute
Target Range with ERFB-BB Ammunition
42km
Ordnance
155mm / 52 calibre
Elevation
+66°
Traverse
30° (15° to the left or right)
Setting Time Into and Out of Action
Less than 1 minute
Loading
Semi-automatic
Ready-to-Fire Ammunition
18 complete rounds
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