CAESAR MkI/MkII

CAESAR MkI/MkII

Type: Self-Propelled Howitzer

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Germany

Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS)

Overview

CAmion Equipé d'un Système d'ARtillerie — a 155mm/52-calibre truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer that has become one of the most successful artillery systems on the global market. The MkI on a 6x6 Renault Sherpa chassis weighs 18 tonnes with a crew of 5 and can fire 6 rounds per minute to a range of 42 km with ERFB-BB ammunition. The MkII on an 8x8 Tatra chassis adds an automated ammunition handling system enabling 3-person operation, armoured cabin, increased ammunition stowage (30 vs 18 rounds), and enhanced counter-battery survivability with shoot-and-scoot in under 60 seconds. Combat-proven extensively in Afghanistan, Iraq, Mali, and Ukraine.

Technical Specifications

crew3-5 (MkI: 5, MkII: 3)
weight18,000-20,000 kg
caliber155mm/52-caliber
chassis6x6 Unimog U2450L (MkI) or Sherpa Heavy (MkII)
max_range42 km standard / 50+ km with Excalibur / 58 km Vulcano
max_speed100 km/h road
setup_time< 2 minutes
ammo_stowage18 rounds (MkI) / 30 rounds (MkII)
rate_of_fire6 rounds/min (MkI) / 9 rounds/min (MkII auto-loader)

Operators

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