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Archer Artillery System |
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Picture Author: Ibaril
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| Self-propelled howitzer |
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Self-propelled gun |
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17.7 tonnes (6×6 version)
28.7-30.2 tonnes (8×8 version) |
Mass / Weight / Displacement |
30 tonnes / 66,000 lb |
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10 m / 32 ft 10 in (6x6)
12.3 m / 40 ft 4 in (8x8) |
Length |
14.1 metres / 46 ft 3 in |
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2.55 m / 8 ft 4 in (6x6)
2.8 m / 9 ft 2 in (8x8) |
Width / Beam |
3.0 m / 9 ft 10 in |
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3.7 m / 12 ft 2 in (6x6)
3.1 m / 10 ft 2 in (8x8) |
Height |
3.3 – 3.9 m / 10 ft 10 in – 12 ft 10 in |
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| 5-6 (3, emergency) (3, emergency) |
Crew |
2-4 (Commander, driver, 1-2 operators) |
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| On-road: 100 km/h / 62 mph
Off-road: 50 km/h / 31 mph |
Speed |
65 km/h / 40 mph |
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| 600 km / 370 mi |
Operational Range |
500 kilometres / 310 mi |
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| 155 mm/52-calibre howitzer |
Armament |
Main armament:
1× FH 77 derived 155-mm/52-calibre howitzer
Secondary armament:
1× Protector (RWS) Remote weapon system |
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| Diesel engine |
Engine |
340 hp (250 kW) Diesel Engine |
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| 6x6 wheel |
Suspension |
Volvo 6×6 hydraulic suspension, Solid axles, multilink |
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Barrel Length |
8.06 m / 26 ft 5 in |
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