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AS90 Braveheart |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Howitzer, Self-propelled 155mm, L131 AS90 155mm |
| Manufacturer(s) |
BAE and RO Defence |
| Status |
Production complete. In service with UK |
| Production Period |
1992-1995 |
Production Quantity |
179 |
| Type |
SPA (T) |
Crew |
5 |
| Length, overall |
9.9 m |
Length, hull |
7.2 m |
| Width, overall |
3.4 m |
Height, overall |
3.0 m |
| Combat Weight |
45000 kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
155mm L39 gun (1) |
Ammunition Carried |
48x155mm (projectiles and charges) |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+70/-5 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7mm OR 7.62mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
1000x 12.7mm OR 1000x7.62mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Cummins VTA-903T-660 V-8 diesel |
Transmission |
Renk LSG2000 automatic, 4 forward and 2 reverse |
| Horsepower |
660hp at 2800rpm |
Suspension |
hydropneumatic |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
14.7hp/t |
Track Width |
550 mm |
| Speed, on road |
55 km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
4.59 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
750 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.9 kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
370 km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.9 m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.8 m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.41 m |
Fording |
1.5 m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 5 smoke grenade dischargers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded steel armor with maximum thickness of 17mm. Hull and turret provide protection against small arms fire and shell splinters. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Some British Army AS90 have a 155mm L52 gun. |
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