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Howitzers on Wheels.
- Source :
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Armada International . Aug/Sep2007, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p54-59. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The article offers information several truck-mounted self-propelled (SP) artillery systems. The 152-mm Dana developed by ZTS for the Czechoslovakian Army in the 1970's was the first modern wheeled SP artillery system to enter service in Europe. Nexter's Caesar mounts the upgraded 155-mm/52-caliber ordnance of Nexter's TRF1 towed gun on a 6 by 6 chassis. BAE Systems' Archer can obtain a top speed of 70 kilometers per hour.
- Subjects :
- *ARTILLERY
*MILITARY weapons
*ORDNANCE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02529793
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Armada International
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 26407430