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AS-90 BRAVEHEART
AS-90
Self-Propelled Howitzer
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β All EquipmentUnited Kingdom
Europe
OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERVickers / BAE Systems
YEAR INTRODUCED1993
UNITS IN SERVICE89
UNITS PRODUCED179
UNIT COST$3.0M
DESCRIPTION
British 155mm SPH used in the 2003 Iraq War. While range is less than newer L/52 systems, it remains effective with high rate of fire.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
45 tonnes
Crew
5
Main Armament
155mm L/39 gun (L/52 tested)
Rate Of Fire
3 rounds in 10 seconds (burst), 6 sustained
Range
24.7 km (standard) / 30 km (RAP)
Ammo Capacity
48 rounds
Engine
Cummins VTA903T 660 hp diesel
Top Speed
53 km/h road
Operational Range
370 km
COMBAT RECORD
COMBAT RECORD
Iraq (2003, Operation Telic). Planned for Ukraine donation.
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
OPERATORS
Operator data coming soon