a |
French Artillery vehicles and weapon systems of France |
aa |
|
|
The French Company Nexter Systems, who is now part of the KNDS group with the German Company KMW (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann), has developed two types of wheeled self-propelled howitzers in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations. In 2008, the CAESAR 6x6 equipped massively the French Army. The CAESAR 155mm howitzer on 6x6 chassis benefits from an exceptional strategical and tactical mobility with unrivaled firepower. Its 155 mm/52 caliber howitzer provides fire support combining accuracy and extended range, and its wheeled chassis allows for air-transport, while at the same time limiting its transport costs.
The French Company Nexter Systems, which is now part of the KNDS group with the German Company KMW (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann), has developed and manufactured two types of wheeled self-propelled howitzers in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations. The 8x8 variant is the second generation of 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer in the family of CAESAR (French acronym of CAmionEquipe d'un Systemed'ARtillerie, or truck equipped with an artillery system in English).
AMX Mk F3 Canon obusier automoteur | ||||||
a | ||||||
| ||||||
The Caesar 8x8 is an upgraded version of the 6x6 Caesar wheeled self-propelled howitzer using 155/52 caliber cannon. This artillery is designed and manufactured by the French Defense Company Nexter Systems. This version of the Caesar was unveiled during the defense exhibition in London, DSEI in September 2015.
Caesar Sherpa 5 Nexter Systems Wheeled self-propelled howitzer artillery system | ||||||
a | ||||||
| ||||||
Caesar Unimog Nexter Systems Wheeled self-propelled howitzer artillery system | ||||||
a | ||||||
| ||||||
RapidFire 40mm 6x6 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun missile system | ||||
a | ||||
| ||||
Trajan 155mm 52 caliber towed gun artillery system | ||
| ||