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Archer vs PzH 2000

Archer vs PzH 2000 at a glance — weight 34,000 vs 55,800 kg, top speed 70 vs 60 km/h, range 650 vs 420 km, crew — vs —.

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🇩🇪 PzH 2000
Specifications
Archer PzH 2000
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Wheeled self-propelled howitzer Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer BAE Systems Bofors Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall
Number produced 52 units 362 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 34.0 tons 55.8 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 650 km 420 km
Length 14.30 m 11.67 m
Width 3.00 m 3.58 m
Height 3.40 m 3.06 m
Crew 3-4 (driver, commander, two operators) 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Archer PzH 2000
Main armament 155 mm FH77 BW L/52 gun-howitzer 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer
Secondary weapon M151 Protector remote weapon station 7.62mm MG3 machine gun
Engine Volvo D9B 9.4-litre inline-six diesel, 252 kW MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Archer or PzH 2000?
The Archer is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the PzH 2000's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Archer or PzH 2000?
The Archer has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the PzH 2000's 420 km.
Which is heavier, the Archer or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the Archer's 34.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Archer or PzH 2000?
The Archer is longer at 14.30 meters compared to the PzH 2000's 11.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer and PzH 2000 require?
The PzH 2000 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) compared to the Archer's 3-4 (driver, commander, two operators) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Archer or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Archer at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 362 units compared to 52 units of the Archer.
What are the main armaments of the Archer and PzH 2000?
The Archer is armed with 155 mm FH77 BW L/52 gun-howitzer while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.