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Archer vs Nora B-52

Archer vs Nora B-52 at a glance β€” weight 34,000 vs 27,400 kg, top speed 70 vs 90 km/h, range 650 vs 1,000 km, crew 3-4 (driver, commander, two operators) vs 3-5.

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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ ArcherFull specs
Specifications
Archer Nora B-52
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden πŸ‡·πŸ‡Έ Serbia
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Wheeled self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer BAE Systems Bofors Yugoimport SDPR
Number produced 52 units 138 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $7.1 million
Combat weight 34.0 tons 27.4 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 650 km 1,000 km
Length 14.30 m 11.00 m
Width 3.00 m 2.95 m
Height 3.40 m 3.45 m
Crew 3-4 (driver, commander, two operators) 3-5
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Armament & Powertrain
Archer Nora B-52
Main armament 155 mm FH77 BW L/52 gun-howitzer 155 mm 52-caliber howitzer
Secondary weapon M151 Protector remote weapon station 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine Volvo D9B 9.4-litre inline-six diesel, 252 kW Turbo diesel, 410 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Archer or Nora B-52?
The Nora B-52 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Archer's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Archer or Nora B-52?
The Nora B-52 has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Archer's 650 km.
Which is heavier, the Archer or Nora B-52?
The Archer is heavier at 34.0 tons combat weight compared to the Nora B-52's 27.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Archer or Nora B-52?
The Archer is longer at 14.30 meters compared to the Nora B-52's 11.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer and Nora B-52 require?
Both the Archer and Nora B-52 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the Archer or Nora B-52?
The Nora B-52 is more expensive at approximately $7.1 million per unit compared to the Archer at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer or Nora B-52?
The Nora B-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 138 units compared to 52 units of the Archer.
What are the main armaments of the Archer and Nora B-52?
The Archer is armed with 155 mm FH77 BW L/52 gun-howitzer while the Nora B-52 carries 155 mm 52-caliber howitzer as its main armament.