Vietnamese military made a choice in favor of the French SPGs CAESAR caliber 155 mm.

Despite the strong position of the arms market of Vietnam, Russia has not got a large order for the supply of self-propelled artillery for the local army. Vietnamese military made a choice in favor of the French SPGs CAESAR caliber 155 mm, according to ictnews.vn.

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the Initial plans of Vietnam is quite modest: 18 ACS, but in the future, the order may increase to 108 artillery systems of this type.

Recall that the CAESAR artillery system produced since 2002, a wheeled chassis (6x6) armoured cab has that protects from bullets cal 7.62 mm and shell splinters.

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ACS is able to move along the highway at a speed of 80 km / h, power reserve is about 600 km away.
Upgraded 155-mm gun TR F1 has a maximum firing range when using active-reactive shell in 42 km in addition howitzer adapted for use anti-tank guided missiles.
Now the CAESAR artillery system is in service with France, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Thailand.

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