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Encyclopedia > Self propelled gun

A self-propelled gun is an armored fighting vehicle which primarily based on and serves to transport the gun with which it is equipped. An armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) is a military vehicle, equipped with protection against hostile attacks and often mounted weapons. ...


There are several varieties, including assault guns, self-propelled artillery and tank destroyers. The Brummbar was a German assault gun used in World War II An assault gun is an armoured fighting vehicle similar to a tank, but typically does not have a traversable turret, and may have an open roof. ... A U.S. M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled artillery vehicles mount a large howitzer (or alternatively mortar or rockets) and are used for long-range indirect bombardment support. ... Self-propelled anti-tank vehicles, generally known as tank destroyers, are a type of armoured fighting vehicle, used primarily in the defensive role in destroying enemy tanks. ...


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Caesar self propelled gun (396 words)
gun mounted on a 6x6 all terrain a vehicle, equipped with integral navigation, fire control and gun laying systems and networked over tactical information systems to facilitate accurate and timely engagement of time critical targets.
The vehicle with its integral gun weighs 18 tons and is designed for air transportation as a single load in a C-130 aircraft.
An additional data display console is located at the rear of the gun.
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