BAE Systems proposes Archer for US Army's towed howitzer replacement competition

摘要

The US Army is on the hunt for a new 155 mm wheeled gun system and BAE Systems has submitted its Archer howitzer design, which is currently in service with the Swedish Army. Company representatives fielded reporters' questions about their bid on 19 October and said they have not made significant changes to the Swedish Archer system: a 52-calibre howitzer on a Volvo A30 6×6 articulated hauler. By not changing the chassis, BAE Systems can provide the army with a rigorously tested system that can be rapidly fielded, said Director of Business Development Chris King. He also noted that the weapon can be loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster airlifter but not easily onto a C-130 Hercules transport.