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   What is self-propelled artillery?

   • Self-propelled artillery (also called locomotive artillery) is artillery equipped with its own propulsion system to move toward its firing position. Within the terminology are the self-propelled gun, self-propelled howitzer, self-propelled mortar, and self-propelled rocket artillery.

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   What are self-propelled artillery vehicles used for?

   • They are usually used for long-range indirect bombardment support on the battlefield. In the past, self-propelled artillery has included direct-fire vehicles, such as assault guns and tank destroyers, which were typically well-armoured vehicles often based upon the chassis of a tank.

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   Are self-propelled artillery and tanks similar?

   • To the untrained eye, there may seem to be similarities in the look of self-propelled artillery (SPA) and tanks - and indeed there are, but both have been developed for specific roles on the battlefield. The uninformed could be forgiven for confusing the two - both are armoured vehicles on tank tracks, and both have large guns.

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   What is a self-propelled gun used for?

   • The self-propelled gun (right) with the tank (left). The primary purpose of a modern main battle tank (MBT) is to destroy enemy AFVs (Armoured Fighting Vehicles; this includes other tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and self-propelled artillery), but they can also be used against softer targets.

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   Self-propelled artillery (also called locomotive artillery) is artillery equipped with its own propulsion system to move toward its firing position. Within the terminology are the self-propelled gun, self-propelled howitzer, self-propelled mortar, and self-propelled rocket artillery.

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   Jun 21, 2022 · In contrast, a self-propelled gun (SPG) primarily engages soft targets but has a secondary role against fortifications and armor. Direct fire is more accurate and effective than an indirect fire of the same caliber but has a shorter range and can only be used when the target is within the line of sight.

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   Jul 9, 2021 · Since howitzers are not always technically classed as artillery, SPA is sometimes referred to more comprehensively as SPGs (self-propelled guns), and they can in fact also carry other weapons like mortars and rockets.

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   Nov 25, 2020 · Self-propelled artillery incorporate tracks to help negotiate rough terrain and keep up with fast-moving tank units, and light armor to protect the crew...

7. www.army-technology.com › features › featurethe-10The 10 Most Effective Self-Propelled Artillery - Army Technology

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   • DONAR Artillery Gun Module (AGM) The DONAR artillery gun module from Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) is a highly advanced 155mm howitzer based on the ASCOD 2 infantry fighting vehicle chassis supplied by General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
   • PzH 2000. The PzH 2000 is a highly mobile 155mm/L52 artillery system developed by KMW for the German Army. The capability to support both conventional and asymmetric missions makes the PzH 2000 one of the most effective howitzers in the world.
   • CAESAR 155mm Howitzer. CAESAR is an effective self-propelled artillery system produced by Nexter Systems to deliver direct fire, counter-battery fire and coastal defence in support of motorised, mechanised and armoured units.
   • K9 Thunder. The K9 Thunder is a 155mm self-propelled artillery system developed by Samsung Techwin to meet the requirements of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA).

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   Apr 17, 2024 · It consists of six categories: self-propelled artillery systems, towed artillery systems, mortar systems, multiple rocket launch systems (MRLS), naval guns, and close-in weapon systems (CIWS). The self-propelled artillery category dominates the sector, accounting for a 40% share, followed by the MLRS segment, which has a 31.2% share.

9. militaryview.com › tanks-and-self-propelled-gunsTanks and Self-Propelled Guns: What’s the Difference?

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   Nov 14, 2022 · The self-propelled gun (right) with the tank (left). The primary purpose of a modern main battle tank (MBT) is to destroy enemy AFVs (Armoured Fighting Vehicles; this includes other tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and self-propelled artillery), but they can also be used against softer targets.