2. CAESAR 155mm: The Self-Propelled Innovation
With its original hybrid design combining the simplicity of towed systems with the mobility of self-propelled artillery, the CAESAR (CAmion Équipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie) system has amazed military specialists. Emulating the “shot-and-scoot,” mounted on a 6×6 truck chassis, it can deploy in less than 60 seconds and move immediately after firing. The sophisticated autoloader of the system requires just a 5-person crew and can keep a fire rate of 6 rounds per minute. It is quite efficient in distributed operations since its computerised fire control system permits independent operation and can process several fire missions concurrently.