(London) The Uk has selected the German Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) 52 calibre Wheeled Artillery Systems
to replace the 32 year old AS90 it currently employs in the self propelled artillery role. The RCH 155 is based on the wheeled Boxer APC , of which the Uk has purchased 623
The Boxer is based around a modular design where the rear compartment can be switched out with different modules as the mission demands
The artillery gun module of the RCH 155 is unmanned and provides automated navigation and fire control, features fully automated gun laying, projectile and charge loading. It can fire up to 9 rounds per minute to a range of up to 40km with standard ammunition An increased range of up to 54km is possible with Very Long Range Artillery Projectiles (VLAP). This allows for a reduced crew of 2 (driver/operator, commander).
