Camion équipé d'un système d'artillerie

Infobox Weapon
name=CAESAR


caption=
origin=France
type=Self-propelled howitzer
is_vehicle=yes
length=10 m
width=2.55 m
height=3.7 m
weight=17.7 tonnes
suspension=6x6 wheel
speed=100 km/h
50 km/h off-road
vehicle_range=600 km
primary_armament=155 mm/52-calibre
secondary_armament=none
armour=
engine=diesel
crew=5 (3, emergency)
engine_power=
pw_ratio=

The CAESAR (CAmion Equipé d'un Système d'ARtillerie; Truck equipped with an artillery system) [http://www.defense-update.com/products/c/caesar.htm "Caesar self propelled gun"-www.defense-update.com] ; retrieved February 13, 2007] is a 155 mm/52-calibre artillery piece installed on a 6X6 Renault truck chassis. It was developed by GIAT (now called Nexter) and is operated by the French Army.

Features

The CAESAR is a wheeled, automonous 155mm artillery howitzer. It can hold 18 rounds (by itself) and is operated by a crew of 5 people, which can be reduced to 3 if necessary.

It can be transported by C-130 or A400M, or even by a CH-53 helicopter.

Programme

The first order (for 5 howitzers) was passed on September 20, 2000. The first five units were delivered in 2003. Following the evaluation, the main order of 72 units were made in late 2004. In July 2008, the first cannon of the first series of 8 was delivered to the French Army [cite web
last = Daffix
first = Bruno
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title = La DGA livre le premier canon Caesar à l’armée de terre
work =
publisher = DGA
date =
url = http://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/votre_espace/presse/communiques/2008/la_dga_livre_le_premier_canon_caesar_a_l_armee_de_terre
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accessdate = 2008-07-26] .

Export

The CAESAR is operated by Thailand ] [http://www.liberation.fr/actualite/economie/194547.FR.php Libération; "Des canons français pour l'Arabie saoudite"; July 20, 2006] (in French)] .

In 2006, GIAT announced a 76-unit sale to an unspecified foreign customer. It has been rumoured that this client is Saudi Arabia ] .

Technology

During Eurosatory 2006, CAESAR was exhibited with an automated laying system based on the inertial navigation system SIGMA 30.

ee also

*M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System
*AMX 30 AuF1
*GIAT
*Nora B-52

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