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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