2S3 Akatsiya vs CAESAR
The 2S3 Akatsiya and the CAESAR are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Uraltransmash and Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) respectively. The 2S3 Akatsiya weighs 27.5 tons vs 17.7 tons for the CAESAR. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S3 Akatsiya vs 100 km/h for the CAESAR. The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with a 152mm 2A33 howitzer, while the CAESAR carries a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun. The 2S3 Akatsiya entered service 37 years before the CAESAR (1971 vs 2008).
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1971, the 2S3 Akatsiya is a self-propelled howitzer featuring a 152.4 mm gun mounted within a fully traversable armored turret. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Uraltransmash |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The CAESAR is a French self-propelled howitzer introduced in 2008, featuring a 155mm artillery piece mounted on a wheeled truck chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 27.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| Length | 7.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) |
| Engine | V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp |
| Main armament | 152mm 2A33 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Combat weight | 17.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | 10.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (3 in emergency) |
| Engine | Diesel |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/52 caliber gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S3 Akatsiya or CAESAR?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S3 Akatsiya or CAESAR?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the CAESAR's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S3 Akatsiya or CAESAR?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is heavier at 27.5 tons combat weight compared to the CAESAR's 17.7 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S3 Akatsiya or CAESAR?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 7.76 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S3 Akatsiya and CAESAR require?
The CAESAR requires a larger crew of 5 (3 in emergency) compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S3 Akatsiya and CAESAR?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with 152mm 2A33 howitzer while the CAESAR carries 155 mm L/52 caliber gun as its main armament.