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CAESAR vs RCH 155

CAESAR self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CAESAR
RCH 155 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 RCH 155
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Specifications
CAESAR RCH 155
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer Wheeled self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) KNDS
Number produced 650 units -- units
Estimated unit price $3.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 17.7 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h -- km/h
Length 10.00 m -- m
Width 2.55 m -- m
Height 3.70 m -- m
Crew 5 (3 in emergency) --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
CAESAR RCH 155
Main armament 155 mm L/52 caliber gun 155 mm L/52
Engine Diesel --

Overview

The CAESAR and the RCH 155 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) and KNDS respectively.

The CAESAR is armed with a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun, while the RCH 155 carries a 155 mm L/52.

The CAESAR entered service 17 years before the RCH 155 (2008 vs 2025).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CAESAR or RCH 155?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the RCH 155's 0 km/h.
Which is heavier, the CAESAR or RCH 155?
The CAESAR is heavier at 17.7 tons combat weight compared to the RCH 155's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the CAESAR or RCH 155?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the RCH 155's 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the CAESAR and RCH 155?
The CAESAR is armed with 155 mm L/52 caliber gun while the RCH 155 carries 155 mm L/52 as its main armament.