VCA-155
Notes: This Argentine self-propelled howitzer began to replace the Mk F3 howitzers in Argentine service in 1997. It is basically the Otobreda Palmaria turret placed on a lengthened TAM light tank chassis, with seven roadwheels on each side instead of six. The gun has a basic, if uncomplicated, fire control system, capable of direct fire and requiring normal fire solution calculations for proper targeting. This is normally done by an FDC vehicle, but can be done on a portable computer located in VCA-155. Other additions to the TAM hull include long-range fuel tanks and a 5 kW generator to run the system with the engine off.
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Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$268,759 |
D, A |
500 kg |
40 tons |
5 |
14 |
Passive IR |
Shielded |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
143/100 |
30/20 |
873+400 |
267 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF21 TS8 TR8 HF32 HS6 HR6 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
+1 |
Basic |
155mm L/41 Howitzer, MAG (C) |
47x155mm, 850x7.62mm |