An AS-90 Self-Propelled Gun in action. By Staff Writer
The AS90 began life as the prototype GBT in 1981 under the Vickers production banner.
AS90 is a 155mm self-propelled gun that equips six Field Regiments of the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Artillery. Fitted with a standard barrel, AS90 can fire the NATO L15 unassisted 155mm projectile (96lbs) 24.7 km (15.3 miles). With a long (52 Calibre) barrel the gun can reach out to 30 km (18.6 miles) using standard ammunition, and 60-80 km (37 - 50 miles) with Extended Range (ERA).
The AS90 is equipped with an autonomous Navigation and Gun Laying system (AGLS) based on the vehicles inertial navigation system, the Dynamic Reference Unit (DRU). All main turret functions are controlled by the Turret Control Computer (TCC). The turrent itself is fully powered and can rotate 360 degrees unhindered. The barrel can elevate/depress +70/-5 respectively.
The AS90 is the standard self-propelled gun in the British Army inventory.
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Image Courtesy of the British Royal Army.
1989
Designation:AS-90 Bravehaert Classification Type:155mm Self-Propelled Gun Contractor:BAe Systems Land Systems, Barrow-in-Furness, UK Country of Origin: United Kingdom Number Built: Not Available
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