![]() The Archer system operates in conjugation with current command and control systems and delivers outstanding tracking capability to fire rounds for a maximum range of 50km. ![]() The main gun delivers an intensive rate of fire of 21 rounds per 3.5 minutes and can fire all types of 155mm projectiles, including advanced sensor-fused and precision-guided munitions. The wheeled artillery system features a fully automated 155mm/L52 gun and a remotely controlled weapon station (RCWS) based on a 6×6 Volvo commercial articulated vehicle. The capability to meet the present and future requirements of ground troops makes it one of the best howitzers in the world. The Archer 155mm, 52 calibre self-propelled howitzer developed by BAE Systems can strike stationary and mobile targets at land and sea. The vehicle has a maximum speed of 60km/h and an operational range of 500km. The rate of fire is eight rounds a minute while the maximum firing range is 70km. The howitzer can fire high-explosive precision-guided munitions, jammer carrying projectiles, anti-tank submunitions, as well as standard and rocket-assisted high explosive-fragmentation (HE-FRAG) projectiles. ![]()
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