CAESAR® 8x8The new version of the well-known self-propelled 155mm/52 Cal. artillery system

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS CAESAR® 8x8

DIMENSIONS

Combat weight 28.4 to 30.2 tons

Length 12.3m

Height 3.1m

Width 2.80m

Airtransport : A400 / IL76 / C17 / ...

FIREPOWER

Combat proven 155mm/ 52 cal. ordnance (23 liter chamber NATO Joint Ballistic MoU compliant)

Rate of fire 6 rounds per minute

Range4.5km to 42km (ERFB)55km w / RAP (VLAP)

On board ammunition 18, 24 or 30 complete rounds

Shell loading Fully automatic / Semi automatic assisted

Charge loading Semi automatic

Automatic and hydraulic poweredLaying and relaying between each round

Elevation range Up to 1.280mils [+72.0°]

Traverse range ±533mils [±30.0°]

Ammunition capabilityAll 39/52 cal. NATO standard and ERFB roundsSmart ammunition (BONUS, SPACIDO,...)

Range in direct fire Up to 2 000m

In/out action time Less than 60 seconds

Crew required From 5/4 to 3/2 men

MOBILITY

8X8 wheels

Central Tyre Inflation system

Road speed More than 90km/h

Off-road/trail speed More than 50km/h

Road range More than 600km

Forward slope More than 40%

Side slope More than 30%

Fording Up to 1.20m

Trench crossing 2.10m

SURVIVABILITY

Counter battery 6 rounds & scoot in less than 2 mins

Protected cabUp to level 3 ( ballistic)Up to level 2 (mines)IED protected

Optional Secondary armament, anti-IED device, …

EQUIPMENT

Inertial Navigation System for land navigation and gun layingGPS compatible

Muzzle Velocity Radar

Ballistic computer (adaptable to any Fire Control System)

Auxiliary Power Unit

Maintenance (Spare wheel, winch, …)Agence Kervert - Ed. 08 / 2015 - Nexter / Aspheri / Y.Debay / DRThis document is disclosed for information purposes only, Nexter Systems reserves the right to change the specifications without prior notification.

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