Centauro VBM Mortar Carrier
Centauro VBM Mortar Carrier
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Basic Information
Name
Centauro VBM Mortar Carrier
Designation
Centauro VBM Mortar Carrier
Alternate Designation
Centauro AMC
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Manufacturer
Consortium Iveco-Oto Melara
Date of Introduction
2016
Description
The Centauro VBM Mortar Carrier is a member of the Centauro armored vehicle equipped with a 120mm riffled mortar that offers high precision and range provided with a semi-automatic loading system. This mortar carrier has been designed to operate faster than equivalent systems as well as seamlessly integration with network-centric operations. Consortium Iveco-OTO Melara introduced the Centauro VBM Motar Carrier in June 2016.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Max Speed
110.0 km/h
Range
800.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status
Active
Also Known As
Centauro AMC
Origin
Italy
Contractor
Consortium Iveco-Oto Melara
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2016
Total Production
14
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
5
Wheel Drive
8
Wheels
8
Degree — Approach Angle
40 °
Degree — Departure Angle
40 °
Dimensions — Height
2.9 meter
Dimensions — Length
8.0 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
120 millimeter
Dimensions — Wheelbase
2.5 meter
Dimensions — Width
3.0 meter
Energy — Max Torque
2,000 Nm
Mass — Combat Weight
30 ton
Mass — Empty Weight
21.5 ton
Mass — Payload
8.5 ton
Percentage — Gradient
60 %
Percentage — Side Slope
30 %
Performance — Ditch Crossing Ability
2 meter
Performance — Fording Depth
1.5 meter
Performance — Max Range
800 kilometer
Performance — Step Climbing Ability
0.60 meter
Performance — Turning Radius
9 meter
Power — Power
550 hp
Speed — Top Speed
110 kph
Volume — Cabin Volume
13.5 metric ton
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Towed Mortars: MO 120 RT
Variants
Variant 1
Centauro
Variant 2
Centauro VBM
Variant 3
Centauro VBM Recovery
Variant 4
Centauro Draco
Variant 5
Centauro 155/39 LW
Variant 6
Centauro VBM Mortar Carrier
Variant 7
Centauro AIFV/OWS 30 Freccia
Variant 8
Centauro II
Variant 9
Centauro VBM Command Post
Variant 10
Centauro VBM PLUS
Details
Country of Origin
Italy
Category
Artillery
Land > Artillery
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000412
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8 m
Width
3 m
Height
2.9 m
Weight
30000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
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Operators (1)
Italy
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