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AuF1 (GCT 155)

Self-propelled artilleryFranceIn service since 1977
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Key specs

Type
Self-propelled artillery
Origin
France
Manufacturer
Nexter
Designer
GIAT Industries
Designed
1972
Entered service
1977
Produced
1977–1995
Units produced
400
Status
In service
Crew
4

Self-propelled artillery

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Overview

AuF1 (GCT 155) is a self-propelled artillery system from France, made by Nexter. It entered service in 1977; it was produced from 1977 to 1995; 400 were built. It fires 155 mm shells. It is used or was used by France, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq, and saw combat in the Iraq War, the Yugoslav Wars, the Gulf War, among others.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
1× 155 mm CN 155 AUF1 howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Secondary armament
1× Browning M2 12.7mm heavy machine gun
Dimensions and weights
Weight
42 t
Length
10.25 m
Width
3.15 m
Height
3.25 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
Hispano-Suiza HS-110 Renault-Mack E9 (AuF1 TA)
Power
507 kW
Road speed
60 km/h
Off-road speed
30 km/h
Operational range
500 km
Suspension
torsion bar
Armour
20 mm (turret)

Weapons and ammunition on board

M2 Browning.50 BMG

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
Iran–Iraq WarGulf WarYugoslav WarsIraq War
Operators
FranceSaudi ArabiaKuwaitIraq

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (fr): AMX AuF1, Wikipedia
  2. Wikipedia: AMX-30 AuF1, 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.