Caesar Mark II
Caesar Mark II
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Basic Information
Name
Caesar Mark II
Designation
Caesar Mark II
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Manufacturer
NEXTER
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The Caesar Mark II is a self-propelled howitzer based upon a 6x6 truck system featuring an improved armored cab with Level 2 mine and ballistic protection. The Caesar Mark II will be powered by a 460-hp engine, a new automatic gearbox and a new chassis. The French Armed Forces are expected to get the first of 109 Caesar Mark II artillery systems by 2026 and the last one by 2031. The French Army has two options: procure 109 new built systems or procure 33 new built systems and upgrade 76 Caesar Mark I artillery systems.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Max Speed
100.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status
Under Development
Origin
France
Contractor
NEXTER
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2026
Total Production
190
Unitary Cost
EUR 3.2 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Ammunition Load
18
Caliber Multiple
52
Crew
5
Wheel Drive
6
Wheels
6
Dimensions — Height
3.3 meter
Dimensions — Length
10 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
155 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
2.6 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
17,700 kilogram
Mass — Empty Weight
15,400 kilogram
Performance — Main Gun Max Range
42,000 meter
Performance — Main Gun Min Range
4,500 meter
Performance — Max Range
600 kilometer
Power — Power
460 hp
Rate — Max Rate of Fire
6 roundperminute
Speed — Cross Country Speed
50 kph
Speed — Top Speed
100 kph
Time — SetUp Time
60 second
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Large Caliber Cannons: 155mm L52 (1)
Item 2
Projectiles: BONUS
Item 3
Projectiles: Katana 155
Item 4
Projectiles: LU211 HE IM
Variants
Variant 1
Caesar
Variant 2
Caesar Mark II
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Artillery
Land > Artillery
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000582
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
2.6 m
Height
3.3 m
Weight
17700 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (5)
France
Armenia
Belgium
Lithuania
Malaysia
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