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CAESAR

Self-propelled artilleryFranceIn service since 2008
CAESAR
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Key specs

Type
Self-propelled artillery
Origin
France
Manufacturer
KNDS France
Designer
KNDS France
Designed
1992
Entered service
2008
Production start
2004
Units produced
270
Status
In service
Crew
5

Self-propelled artillery

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Overview

CAESAR is a self-propelled artillery system from France, made by KNDS France. It entered service in 2008; production began in 2004; 270 were built. It fires 155 mm shells up to 55 km. It is used or was used by France, Armenia, Belgium, Croatia and 12 other countries, and saw combat in the Russo-Ukrainian War and the War in Afghanistan.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
155 mm, L/52 calibre
Caliber
155 mm
Maximum range of fire
55 km
Rate of fire
6 rds/min
Dimensions and weights
Weight
18 t
Length
10.00 m
Width
2.55 m
Height
3.70 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
Diesel
Power
177 kW
Road speed
100 km/h
Off-road speed
50 km/h
Operational range
600 km

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
War in AfghanistanRusso-Ukrainian War
Operators
ArmeniaBelgiumCroatiaCzech RepublicEstoniaFranceIndonesiaLithuaniaMalaysiaMoroccoPortugalSaudi ArabiaSloveniaThailandUkraineDenmark

Sources

  1. Wikidata: Q262670, Wikidata
  2. Wikipedia (pl): CAESAR, Wikipedia
  3. Wikipedia: CAESAR self-propelled howitzer, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.