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Sgt. 1st Class Mikki Sprenkle · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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CAESAR self-propelled howitzerlarger figure on 2 of 2
M108 howitzerlarger figure on 0 of 2
Measured figures
Mk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6) Mk1 (Tatra 817 8×8)
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | CAESAR self-propelled howitzer | M108 howitzer |
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| Type | Self-propelled cannon[source] | Self-propelled gun[source] |
| Place of origin | France[source] | United States[source] |
| In service | 2008–present[source] | 1962–1975[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Cambodian–Thai border stand-off Operation Serval Operation Chammal Battle of Mosul (2016–2017) Battle of Baghuz Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Mk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6) Mk2 (6×6)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6): 10 m (33 ft) Mk1 (Tatra 817 8×8): 10 m (33 ft) Mk2 (6×6): 10 m (33 ft)[source]
Mk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6) Mk1 (Tatra 817 8×8)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6) Mk2 (6×6)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6): 2.55 m (8.4 ft) Mk1 (Tatra 817 8×8): 2.8 m (9.2 ft) Mk2 (6×6): 2.55 m (8.4 ft)[source]
Mk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6) Mk1 (Tatra 817 8×8)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6) Mk2 (6×6)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6): 3.7 m (12 ft) Mk1 (Tatra 817 8×8): 3.1 m (10 ft) Mk2 (6×6): 3.6 m (12 ft)[source]
Mk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6) Mk1 (Tatra 815-7 8×8)
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6) Mk2 (6×6): <
Single sourceMk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6): 17.7 t (39,000 lb) Mk1 (Tatra 815-7 8×8): 28.7 to 30.2 t (63,000 to 67,000 lb) Mk2 (6×6): < 26.7 t (59,000 lb)[source]
Mass
Single source21 t (20 long tons; 20 short tons)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single sourceEffective; ERFB
Single sourceEffective; Excalibur shell
Single sourceEffective; Rocket assisted shell
Single sourceERFB : 4.5 to 40 km (2.8 to 24.9 mi) Rocket assisted shell: 55 km (34 mi) Excalibur shell : 46 km (29 mi)[source]
600 km (370 mi)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single sourceEffective; Conventional
Single sourceDetroit Diesel turbocharged 8V-71T 8-cylinders
Single sourceDetroit Diesel turbocharged 8V-71T 8-cylinders 425 hp (300 kW)[source]
L/30
Single source3.15 m (10 ft 4 in) L/30[source]
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Vietnam War[source] |
| Designed | 1992–1999[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | KNDS France[source] | Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors Corp[source] |
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| Produced | 2004–present[source] | — |
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| Main armament | 155 mm , L/52 calibre[source] | M103 105 mm howitzer (87 rounds)[source] |
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| Secondary armament | None[source] | .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun[source] |
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| Engine | Diesel[source] | — |
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| Shell | — | 105x372R semi-fixed, semi-fixed cartridge[source] |
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| Breech | — | vertical sliding block[source] |
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| Elevation | — | - 6 to + 75 degrees[source] |
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| Traverse | — | 360°[source] |
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| Armor | — | 31.8 mm (1 in)[source] |
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| Suspension | — | torsion-bar[source] |
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| Former operator · Australia | — | Australia[source] |
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| Former operator · Belgium | — | Belgium[source] |
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| Former operator · Brazil | — | Brazil[source] |
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| Former operator · Cambodia | — | Cambodia[source] |
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| Former operator · Spain | — | Spain[source] |
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| Former operator · Taiwan | — | Taiwan[source] |
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| Former operator · Türkiye | — | Türkiye[source] |
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| Former operator · United States | — | United States[source] |
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| Former operator · Tunisia | — | Tunisia[source] |
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| Role | — | American self-propelled 105 mm howitzer , first introduced in the early 1960s as a replacement for the M52 self-propelled howitzer[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | The M108 was powered by a Detroit Diesel turbocharged 8V-71T 8-cylinders 405 hp engine. It used the same hull and turret as the 155 mm M109 self-propelled howitzer , and components of the M113 armored personnel carrier . The M108 was phased out soon after the American intervention in the Vietnam War , as the M109's 155 mm calibre was considered better fitted for modern war.[source]M108 howitzer · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The M108 howitzer's sole use in combat occurred in the Vietnam War . M108s equipped the first U.S. Army field artillery unit deployed to the conflict, when the 3-6 Field Artillery Battalion was deployed to Pleiku on June 17, 1966. This was soon followed by the 1-40th Field Artillery Battalion to Dong Ha Combat Base in October, 1966. M108s were generally employed from fortified fire bases providing artillery support to units in the field. Because M108 and M109 howitzers could traverse their main gun 360 degrees, unlike towed artillery, they were ideal for holding fire-base positions, which might be subject to attack from any direction. Both M108 battalions were withdrawn and phased out of U.S. Army service in 1975.[source]M108 howitzer · Operational history; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Length: 6.11 m[source]M108 howitzer · General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Width: 3.15 m[source]M108 howitzer · General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Height: 3.28 m[source]M108 howitzer · General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Speed: 56 km/h (35 mph)[source]M108 howitzer · General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Range: 360 km[source]M108 howitzer · General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Armament: Primary: M103 105 mm howitzer Secondary: .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun[source]M108 howitzer · General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Rate of fire: 4 rounds/min[source]M108 howitzer · General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Shooting range: 11.5 km (HE) 15 km (HERA)[source]M108 howitzer · General characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage FV433 Abbot SPG - British 105mm SPG[source]M108 howitzer · Comparable weapons; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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| Origin reported by inventory | — | United States[source]Inventory Origin column; table 7, row 9, cell 4; revision 1349740034 United States[source]Inventory Origin column; table 10, row 4, cell 4; revision 1360293287 US[source]Inventory Origin column; table 17, row 3, cell 4; revision 1356885199 |
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| Reported operators | — |
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