FH77BW L52 Archer prototype

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The FH77BW L52 Archer prototype is an early self-propelled artillery system developed in Sweden that led to the modern Archer artillery platform, featuring long-range, rapid-fire capabilities on a wheeled chassis.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf artillery system prototype
self-propelled howitzer
artilleryType gun-howitzer
basedOn FH77BW howitzer
category Swedish self-propelled artillery
artillery prototypes
countryOfOrigin Sweden
designedFor long-range artillery fire
networked artillery operations
rapid-fire capability
developer BAE Systems Bofors
linked to: BAE Systems

Bofors
era late 20th century
hasBarrelLength 52-caliber barrel
hasCaliber 155 mm
hasChassisType wheeled chassis
hasConfiguration truck-mounted artillery system
hasCrew reduced crew compared to towed FH77
hasFeature automatic loading system
high level of crew protection
shoot-and-scoot capability
hasFireControl computerized fire-control system
hasMobility off-road capable
road-mobile
hasMount truck chassis
intendedUser Swedish Army
platformFor Archer Artillery System
relatedTo FH77 series howitzers
role field artillery
successor Archer FH77BW L52 production system
usesAmmunition 155 mm NATO-standard artillery shells
extended-range artillery projectiles

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FH77 howitzer series hasVariant FH77BW L52 Archer prototype
Archer Artillery System originProgram FH77 BW L52 Archer program
linked to: FH77BW L52 Archer prototype