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Archer FH77BW L52
Automated Truck-Mounted Howitzer
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OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERBAE Systems Bofors
YEAR INTRODUCED2013
UNITS IN SERVICE48
UNITS PRODUCED72
UNIT COST$5.5M
DESCRIPTION
World's most automated SPH β only 2 crew needed. Fully automatic loading from an armored ammunition magazine. Can fire and displace in 30 seconds. Donated to Ukraine in 2024.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
30 tonnes
Crew
2
Main Armament
155mm L/52 Bofors gun
Rate Of Fire
8-9 rounds/min
Range
50 km (Excalibur)
Ammo Capacity
21 rounds (automated magazine)
Engine
Volvo A30E articulated hauler chassis
Top Speed
70 km/h road
Operational Range
500 km
Deploy Time
30 seconds
Automated Loading
Fully automatic, 2-man crew
COMBAT RECORD
COMBAT RECORD
Ukraine (2024βpresent, donated by Sweden). First combat deployment.
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
OPERATORS
Operator data coming soon