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ATMOS 2000 vs CAESAR

ATMOS 2000 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇮🇱 ATMOS 2000
CAESAR self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CAESAR
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Specifications
ATMOS 2000 CAESAR
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇫🇷 France
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled gun system 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Soltam Systems Nexter Systems (now KNDS France)
Number produced 90 units 650 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $3.8 million
Combat weight 22.0 tons 17.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 100 km/h
Length -- m 10.00 m
Width -- m 2.55 m
Height -- m 3.70 m
Crew 4-man crew 5 (3 in emergency)
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Armament & Powertrain
ATMOS 2000 CAESAR
Main armament 155 mm/52 calibre ordnance 155 mm L/52 caliber gun
Engine -- Diesel

Overview

The ATMOS 2000 and the CAESAR are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Soltam Systems and Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) respectively.

The ATMOS 2000 weighs 22.0 tons vs 17.7 tons for the CAESAR. The ATMOS 2000 is armed with a 155 mm/52 calibre ordnance, while the CAESAR carries a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun.

The ATMOS 2000 has been produced in 90 units vs 650 for the CAESAR. The ATMOS 2000 entered service 7 years before the CAESAR (2001 vs 2008).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATMOS 2000 or CAESAR?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the ATMOS 2000's 0 km/h.
Which is heavier, the ATMOS 2000 or CAESAR?
The ATMOS 2000 is heavier at 22.0 tons combat weight compared to the CAESAR's 17.7 tons.
Which is larger, the ATMOS 2000 or CAESAR?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the ATMOS 2000's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the ATMOS 2000 and CAESAR require?
The CAESAR requires a larger crew of 5 (3 in emergency) compared to the ATMOS 2000's 4-man crew crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATMOS 2000 or CAESAR?
The CAESAR has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 90 units of the ATMOS 2000.
What are the main armaments of the ATMOS 2000 and CAESAR?
The ATMOS 2000 is armed with 155 mm/52 calibre ordnance while the CAESAR carries 155 mm L/52 caliber gun as its main armament.