Archer vs CAESAR: how to tell them apart

Two self-propelled artillery that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

Archer

Self-propelled artillery, Sweden. In service since 2016

What gives it away

Armoured six-wheeled hauler with a long 155 mm gun lying along the back on an automated, crewless mount.

Used by

Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom

CAESAR

Self-propelled artillery, France. In service since 2008

What gives it away

155 mm howitzer on the back of a truck; a large spade drops to the ground at the rear when firing.

Used by

France, Ukraine, Belgium, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Estonia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco

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