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The M1299 was a prototype self-propelled howitzer developed by BAE Systems in 2019 under the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) program. It was based on the M109A7, and was primarily designed for the purpose of improving the M109A7's effective range. One battalion of vehicles is planned to begin a year-long operational assessment in 2023.
Wheeled based self-propelled howitzer was a common option when motorised vehicles became a standard for armies, but this shifted to tracked based vehicles. Few wheeled solutions were used during the cold war, however, they have regained significance in recent years as a cheaper alternative to tracked platforms.
The RCH 155 (Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm) is a wheeled self-propelled howitzer developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (now known as KNDS Deutschland), a German defence company. The RCH 155 Module takes the firepower and the range of the PzH 2000 by using its gun (155 mm L/52), and combines it with an automated and remotely controlled gun module.
Ukrainian 2S3 Acacia 152-millimeter self-propelled howitzer on parade in Kyiv in 2018. Note it’s tank-resembling configuration. The 2S3 has a maximum range of 11.5 miles using regular shells.
Self propelled howitzer. 168 [26] The "Future System, Indirect Fire, Longer-Range” program has for intention to modernize and broaden the artillery capabilities. [27] The Bundeswehr mentions an objective of 168 new wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer. The expected candidates are: Artillery Gun Module, developed in house by KMW. [28]
The K9 Thunder is a South Korean 155 mm self-propelled howitzer designed and developed by the Agency for Defense Development and private corporations including Dongmyeong Heavy Industries, Kia Heavy Industry, Poongsan Corporation, and Samsung Aerospace Industries for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and is now manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace. [2]
The M1299 Howitzer was an American prototype 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by BAE Systems beginning in 2019 under the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) program. It was based on the M109A7 howitzer and was primarily designed for the purpose of improving the M109's effective range.
PLZ-07 seen at Beijing Military Parade in 2009. PLZ-07 largely retained the design language of PLZ-89, the previous self-propelled howitzer developed by Norinco. [2] The new chassis for PLZ-07 self-propelled artillery is developed from ZBD-04 infantry fighting vehicles, featuring improved armor protection, fire suppression system, and NBC protection.