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Caesar
Renault Sherpa 5 Nexter wheeled self-propelled howitzer |
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The
Caesar (French designation:
Camion Équipé d’un
Système d’Artillerie)
was designed and manufactured by the French Company Nexter Systems.
The CAESAR® is a 155 mm / 52 calibre gun self-propelled wheeled
howitzer which, today, constitutes the spearhead of 21st century artillery.
The first version of the Caesar was shown in public for the first time
in June 1994. The first version of the GIAT Caesar used a Unimog chassis
6x6 U2450. During the edition 2006 of the International Defnse Exhibition
Eurosatory, Nexter Systems presented for the first time to the public,
the Caesar with a chassis and cabin of a Sherpa 5 truck from Renault
Trucks Defense. Its low weight, less than 18 tons in combat configuration,
reduces both complexity and cost. Its strategic, operational and tactical
mobility is superior to that of other materials, while matching the
reactivity of the self–propelled guns and the light weight of
the towed guns. |
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| Variants |
- Caesar
Nexter Systems with Unimog chassis U2450 6x6
- Caesar Nexter Systems with Renault Trucks Defense Sherpa 5 chassis 6x6 |
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| Technical
Data |
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| Armament |
At the
rear of the CAESAR is mounted the gun, it’s a complete
upper part of the 155 mm 52 calibre upgraded version of the
TRF1 towed artillery system. The 155 mm 52 calibre ordnance
is fitted with a double baffle muzzle brake and when travelling
the ordnance is held in position by a clamp, located to the
immediate rear of the cab, which is operated by remote control.
The 52 calibre gun gives a range of 25 miles when firing standard
shells. The CAESAR® can fire six rounds, shut down the
battery configuration and leave its firing position, all in
less than two minutes, thus avoiding counter-battery fire.
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| Protection |
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Caesar in Renault Sherpa 5 configuration is equipped with an
armour cabin, which provides a protection against direct small
armes calibre of 7,62 mm and the shell splinters of the battlefield. |
| Propulsion |
The
CAESAR® Sherpa is based to the chassis of a all-terain truck
6x6 Renault Sherpa 5, designed and manufactured by Renault Trucks
Defense. The Sherpa 5 can carry a 7 t payload over road surfaces
or the most challenging terrains (sand, stones and mud). The
Sherpa 5 Renault truck is motorised with 6 cylinders EURO 4
engine with a power of 177 kW at 2300 rpm. The Sherpa 5 can
run at a maximum speed of 90km/h on road. |
| Accessories |
The
Caesar Sherpa 5 wheeled self-propelled howitzer Nexter Systems
is equipped for the firing with, an artillery gun fire control
system, with a computer in the cab and a remote information
display at the rear of the gun, a three-axis gyrolaser inertial
navigation unit, facilitating the setting up of the battery
configuration and enabling automatic aiming and an automatic
shell loading system.
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| Operational
Capacities |
When
compared with a towed gun and its hauler, the CAESAR® is
shorter and requires less space, is far more mobile and manoeuvrable,
both cross-country and on the road, and requires fewer gun crew
members (5 operators instead of at least 7). When on the move,
gun crew survival is ensured by an armoured cab, and the time
spent stationary at the firing position is now very short.
The CAESAR® meets the command requirements of precision,
a fast fire capability and crew safety, while avoiding collateral
damage. To achieve these requirements, the CAESAR® works
in a network with the higher command systems (battery, battalion,
regiment, brigade, etc.). It can be integrated into a C3I firing
control system. The CAESAR® also has automatic systems to
ensure simple and safe operation. The CAESAR® is air transportable
in a single load by a C130 Hercules, and has a road driving
range of up to 370 miles. |
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| Specifications |
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Armament |
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155 mm / 52 calibre gun
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Country
users |
| France |
Designer
Company |
| GIAT
Nexter Systems
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Accessories |
Gun
fire control system, navigation unit system,
firing control computer system. |
Crew |
5
soldiers |
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Armor |
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Medium-caliber
weapons fire and artillery shell splinters. |
Weight |
18,000
kg |
Speed |
80
km/h on road, 50 km/h off-road |
Range |
600
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Dimensions |
Lenght,
10,0 m; Width, 3,7 m; Height, 2,55 m |
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Caesar Sherpa 5 Nexter Systems Wheeled self-propelled howitzer
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