CAESAR vs VBCI
The CAESAR is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the VBCI is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The CAESAR weighs 17.7 tons vs 32.0 tons for the VBCI. Top speed is 100 km/h for the CAESAR vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. The CAESAR is armed with a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun, while the VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon.
| The CAESAR is a French self-propelled howitzer introduced in 2008, featuring a 155mm artillery piece mounted on a wheeled truck chassis. | |
| 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 |
| French IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems |
| Number produced | 640 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.8 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 | 32.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 750 km |
| Length | 7.60 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 9-man combat group |
| Engine | 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CAESAR or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the CAESAR's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CAESAR or VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the CAESAR's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the CAESAR or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the CAESAR's 17.7 tons.
Which is larger, the CAESAR or VBCI?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the CAESAR and VBCI require?
The CAESAR requires a larger crew of 5 (3 in emergency) compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CAESAR and VBCI?
The CAESAR is armed with 155 mm L/52 caliber gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.