CAESAR vs PzH 2000
The CAESAR and the PzH 2000 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall respectively. At 55.8 tons, the PzH 2000 is 3.2x the CAESAR's 17.7 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the CAESAR vs 60 km/h for the PzH 2000. The CAESAR is armed with a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun, while the PzH 2000 carries a 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer. The PzH 2000 entered service 10 years before the CAESAR (1998 vs 2008).
| 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 |
| The PzH 2000 is a German self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1998 that features an automated loading system capable of multiple round simultaneous impact fire. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall |
| Number produced | 362 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| 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 | -- |
| Combat weight | 55.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 420 km |
| Length | 11.67 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.58 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) |
| Engine | MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp |
| Main armament | 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm MG3 machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CAESAR or PzH 2000?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the PzH 2000's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CAESAR or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 has a longer operational range at 420 km compared to the CAESAR's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the CAESAR or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the CAESAR's 17.7 tons.
Which is larger, the CAESAR or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the CAESAR's 10.00 meters.
How many crew members do the CAESAR and PzH 2000 require?
The PzH 2000 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) compared to the CAESAR's 5 (3 in emergency) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CAESAR and PzH 2000?
The CAESAR is armed with 155 mm L/52 caliber gun while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.