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Land ForcesFrance

GCT (AUF1)

155mm self-propelled gunFielded 1977Pending verification
Land ForcesFRA
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System
Type155mm self-propelled gun
Date of introduction1977
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerNexterMed[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Emplacement timeLess than 2 minMed[1]
Displacement timeLess than 2 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Combat weight42 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisModified AMX-30Med[1]
Engine power720 hpMed[1]
Fording depth2.1 mMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipment4 x Grenade LaunchersMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x M2HB 12.7mm Heavy Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range31.5 km20 mi · 17 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Variants
AUF1TFitted with the "Sagem Cita 20" inertial navigation system as well as a 20-24 HP gas turbine auxiliary power unit (APU).[1]
AUF2Created in the 90s, based on the AMX-30B2 chassis, 70 of which were bought by the French Army.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Frag-HE155 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
23 km14 mi · 12 nmi
Muzzle velocity
810 m/s
Projectile weight
43.75 kg
Frag-HE155 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
31.5 km20 mi · 17 nmi
Muzzle velocity
830 m/s
Projectile weight
INA
Summary

The AUF1 is a French self-propelled gun vehicle currently in use by the armies of France, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait. It replaced the Mk F3 155mm in French army service.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
FranceKuwaitSaudi Arabia
Sources
  1. GCT (AUF1) French 155mm Self-Propelled Gun (SPG), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import