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The AS90 first saw service with the British Army in 1993. It currently equips 5 field
regiments replacing the ageing Abbot and M109s.
The main punch from the AS90 is from it's 155mm gun which can fire a standard NATO
L15 unassisted projectile out to a range of 24.7km.
AS90 is fitted with the autonomous navigation and gun laying system (AGLS) this allows
the crew to hit a target with pin point accuracy.
AS90 can work independently of the external sighting refrences.
The turret of the AS90 is controled by a turret control computer (TCC). This technology
allows the AS90 to fire a burst of three rounds in 10 seconds which is something nobody wants to be on the receiveing end
of.
Crew
. 5.
Calibre
. 155mm.
Range
. (39 cal) 24.7kms (52 cal) 30kms.
Rate of
fire . 3 rounds in 10 secs (burst), 6 rounds per minute (intense), 2 rounds per minute (sustained).
Secondary
Armourment . 7.62mm MG.
Ammunition
Carried . 48 X 155mm projectiles and charges (31 in turret & 17 in hull).
Engine
. 600hp V8 turbo-charged diesel.
Max Speed
. 53kph.
Road Range
. 420kms.
Lenght
. 9.7m.
Width
. 3.3m.
Height
. 3.0m overall.
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