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| G5 Howitzer Malaysia Vs Caesar 155 mm Indonesia |
International Military - The G5 Howitzer and Caesar 155 mm are legendary heavyweight artillery types. From this legend, the G5 Howitzer and Caesar 155 mm have been used by several countries. Quoted from army-guide.com, the G5 Howitzer is still used by 6 countries, while the 155 mm Caesar is used by 5 countries. The country that uses the G5 Howitzer in ASEAN is Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Caesar 155 mm users in the ASEAN region are Indonesia and Thailand. You need to realize that the G5 Howitzer is a defense system made in South Africa, while the Caesar 155 mm is made in France. For that we will compare the Malaysian G5 Howitzer artillery and the Indonesian Caesar 155 mm.
G5 Howitzer
The G5 Howitzer itself is a heavyweight artillery that uses 155 mm caliber bullets. That means if the G5 Howitzer and Caesar both use 155 mm caliber bullets in their class. Furthermore, for shots in one minute the G5 Howitzer can fire 3 rounds in 15 minutes. As well as the furthest firepower G5 Howitzer can reach a distance of 50 km with special ammunition. Then the firepower of conventional G5 Howitzer ammunition can reach 30 km.
In addition, the G5 Howitzer can also be loaded onto the C-130 transport aircraft. That means the G5 Howitzer and the 155mm Caesar can both be carried by the C-130 in one load. For the G5 Howitzer the operational crew can reach 5 people. And to be able to operate mobility, the G5 Howitzer must be dragged by a truck. Therefore, if the advantages of the G5 Howitzer when compared to the Caesar 155 mm is a matter of mobility.
Because the Caesar 155 mm is based on a truck and makes it easier for mobility. Whereas in the G5 Howitzer can move if there must be a truck platform to be able to tow it. What's more, the G5 Howitzer has tasted various battlefields. Like various battles in the Middle East, the G5 Howitzer has fought.
And you need to know that some countries that used to use the G5 Howitzer have retired it. This means if the age of the G5 Howitzer is old.
Caesar 155 mm
Citing dislaik-tniad.mil.id, the CAESAR self-propelled artillery uses 155mm caliber bullets. In addition to the 155mm caliber, the CAESAR self-propelled artillery is also equipped with advanced computerized technology. This technology can increase the rate of fire and increase Hit Precision on the Caesar 155 mm.
As for the ammunition filling system on the Caesar 155 mm already using automatic technology. As a result Caesar 155 mm can fire 6 bullets within 1 minute assisted by 6 crew. In addition, the 155 mm Caesar alone can strike targets that are quite far away. It is clear in the information that Caesar's 155 mm effective range can reach 40 kilometers.
With this target distance, the Caesar 155 mm can be said to be a strategic artillery defense system. Citing nexter-group.fr, the Caesar 155 mm is artillery that carries 6x6 propulsion. As a result, the Caesar 155 mm is a defense system made by the French Nexter Group which has proven its prowess. The 155 mm Caesar has been used in conflicts in Afghanistan, Mali, and the Syrian battle.
And now Caesar 155 mm has been used by 5 countries from France, Indonesia. Then countries such as Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand also use the 155 mm Caesar. In addition, the 155 mm Caesar can actually be loaded on a C-130 Hercules aircraft in one transport.
It is known that the Caesar 155 mm weighs only around 18 tons and can be easily transported. As for the operational power of the Caesar 155 mm, it is far enough.
It is known that the Caesar 155 mm cruising range can cover a distance of up to 600 kilometers. And the Caesar 155 mm can be prepared in a combat-ready condition in a short time. It is clear that the Caesar 155 mm can be prepared in just 87 seconds. Very fast timing for the 155mm Caesar bearing heavyweight artillery.
From this explanation, it is clear that the Caesar 155 mm is superior to the G5 Howitzer. Because the truck platform in the Caesar 155 mm can provide convenience. Not to mention that the Caesar 155 mm crew operator can only operate 3-4 people. For that Caesar 155 mm can fire 6 rounds of ammunition in 1 minute.
From these advantages, it is clear that the Caesar 155 mm is superior. Not to mention the Caesar 155 mm has computerized technology. For this reason, Indonesia is very lucky to have a 155 mm Caesar. Because this 155 mm Caesar artillery can outperform the Malaysian G5 Howitzer.
So the conclusion is that Indonesia's 155 mm Caesar is superior to Malaysia's G5 Howitzer.