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In February 2022, the French government awarded Nexter a contract for the development of a new generation CAESAR system. Marketed by the company as the CAESAR Mark II (also commonly referred to as CAESAR NG in France), 109 systems are to be delivered to the French Army between 2026 and 2030.
23 lut 2022 · CAESAR Mk II (CAmion Équipé d'un Système d'ARtillerie, pol. samochód ciężarowy uzbrojony w system artyleryjski) ma zostać opracowany w ramach pracy badawczo-rozwojowej, rozpoczętej formalnie 29 grudnia 2021 r.
18 lut 2024 · The CAESAR Mk II is the second generation of the 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, offering enhanced mobility, protection, and firepower. It has been ordered by France and Belgium and is designed to be compatible with future precision ammunition.
19 lip 2024 · The system, powered by a 460 horsepower engine, has a combat weight of 26.7 tons and carries 18 rounds of onboard ammunition. The CAESAR 6x6 Mk2 reflects advancements in self-propelled howitzer technology, integrating new features based on operational feedback and technological progress.
16 lut 2021 · Caesar is equipped with a 155mm, 52-calibre barrel and can maintain a firing rate of six to eight rounds a minute in sustained fire, or three rounds in 15 seconds in rapid fire. It features a FAST-Hit computerised fire management system, developed jointly by Nexter and EADS Defense Electronics, and an Intertechnique ROB4 muzzle velocity radar ...
A completely redesigned chassis. The main improvements of the CAESAR MkII relate to protection mobility, and communication capabilities: The cabin's protection is enhanced against mines and ballistic projectiles to resist improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and small-caliber ammunition.
20 lut 2022 · France’s Nexter company has announced the receipt of an order worth €600 million from the national armament development agency (DGA) to develop and produce a new generation of the Caesar truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer to be designated Caesar 6×6 Mark 2 New generation (NG).
