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Land ForcesFrance

Caesar

155mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2006Pending verification
Land ForcesFRA
Length 12.3 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type155mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2006
ProliferationAt least 8 countries
ManufacturerNexter SystemsMed[1]
Configuration8x8Med[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Displacement time1 minMed[1]
Emplacement time1 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length12.3 m40 ftMed[1]
Width2.8 m9 ftMed[1]
Height3.1 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight17.7 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisMercedes-Benz (6 × 6) truckMed[1]
Engine366 LA 6Med[1]
Engine power400 hpMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed100 km/h62 mph · 54 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed50 km/h31 mph · 27 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Armament
LoaderManualMed[1]
Rate of fire (max)6 rds/minMed[1]
Rate of fire (sustained)6 rds/minMed[1]
Max elevation+72 degMed[1]
Min elevation-4 degMed[1]
Main armament155 mm/L52 howitzerMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x M2 HB Anti-Aircraft Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range42 km26 mi · 23 nmiMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemFAST-Hit computer FCS with Sagem Signal 30 and GPS navigation, aiming, and command net combined. In French forces, it will link to the Atlas artillery C2 net.; The system can fire six 155mm projectiles in under 2 minutesMed[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYes, large spade is hydraulically lowered at the rear to provide a more stable firing platformMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Frag-HE, Extended Range Full-Bore/Base Bleed155 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
35 km22 mi · 19 nmi
Quantity
18 Total of any 155mm projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
895 m/s
Projectile weight
43.7 kg
Fuze
PD
Ogre, Cargo (DPICM) with 63 submunitions155 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
35 km22 mi · 19 nmi
Quantity
18 Total of any 155mm projectile combination
Muzzle velocity
897 m/s
Armor penetration
90 mm
Projectile weight
43.1 kg
Fuze
Proximity on submunitions
Summary

The CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled howitzer was developed by Nexter. Sometimes this artillery system is referred as CAESAR 2.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
EstoniaFranceIndonesiaIrelandLebanonMalaysiaSaudi ArabiaThailand
Sources
  1. Caesar French 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-06-17 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import