The Italian concern Leonardo announced a new projectile for self-propelled vehicles during the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris.
What is known
The new product was called Vulcano GLR.She has already passed all the tests. Thanks to the projectile, the firing range of French CAESAR self-propelled guns will increase from 43 to 70 km. In addition, Vulcano GLR will be able to destroy moving targets. By the way, because The CAESAR self-propelled gun has a 155-mm caliber of the “NATO” standard, so in theory, the new shells can also be used with other self-propelled guns. For example, Polish Krab or American M109.
Let us remind you that France transferred 18 CAESAR self-propelled guns to Ukraine.For those who are not in the know, this is a French 155mm self-propelled artillery unit designed to destroy manpower, artillery batteries, bunkers, as well as provide passages in minefields and field obstacles. It is capable of firing 6 shots per minute. It is served by 4-5 people.
Source: defense24