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Hello, dear fans of bushy gameplay, the site is with you! Friends, now we will talk about one of the most interesting and unique cars in our favorite game, tank destroyers of the fifth level of Great Britain are Archer guide.

Of course, many have already guessed that the uniqueness of this device lies primarily in its design features. The car has a faster reverse gear, that is, it drives backwards, while the rotating wheelhouse has a trunk Archer World of Tanks look in the direction opposite to the movement. However, let's move on to analyzing the parameters of the British woman and get to know her better.

TTX Archer

First of all, I would like to say that this self-propelled gun received a small margin of safety at its disposal, but the base viewing radius of 360 meters is almost the best indicator among all the PT-5s.

If we talk about the survival of this machine, then in this regard it has both a frankly weak side and a very strong one. First of all, at archer characteristics reservations are terribly weak. No matter how you stand, absolutely everything will pierce you into any projection, and large land mines will leave only caterpillars in place of our self-propelled gun.

The bright side of the coin can rightfully be considered the masking coefficient. british pt- ACS Archer WOT has a rather low silhouette, due to which a decent level of stealth is achieved. But you must understand that we have a decent hull length, especially if you want to hide from someone.

In terms of driving characteristics, everything is also not very good. Riding backwards is more of a tank feature, but the bottom line is that maximum speed at Archer World of Tanks weak, the number of horsepower per ton of weight gives one of the worst dynamics among classmates, but we are spinning in place perky.

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As always, the armament of the tank should be given special attention, but I want to say right away that in our case the gun practically does not have any pronounced pluses or minuses, however, in aggregate its parameters are good.

So, for starters, Archer gun has a small, but rather even average alpha strike by the standards of classmates, which is supported by a good rate of fire, which in total gives a good figure of 1915 damage per minute.

Penetration parameters tank archer World of Tanks has not a record, but at the same time very high for its level. This suggests that we will feel confident even in battles at the bottom of the list, and only for the thickest targets should we carry 10-15 sub-calibers with us. In addition, you must understand that our ammunition load is small, which means you need to dispose of it wisely.

With the characteristics of accuracy, the situation is repeated. The dispersion of our gun is compact, but it could be better, however, the same can be said about moderately fast aiming, but the stabilization of Tank Destroyer Archer weak.

The last thing worth mentioning in terms of weapons is the angles of vertical and horizontal aiming. Down the cannon bends mediocrely, only 7.5 degrees, but this is quite enough, especially if we take into account the so-called rear location of the cabin. But the horizontal aiming angles, which Archer WoT in total equal to 45 degrees leave no doubt about the comfort of firing.

Advantages and disadvantages

Against the background of the analysis of the characteristics of the tank and its guns, one can compose general impression about this device. But in order to properly equip it and deal with the tactics of warfare, it is better to highlight the most significant advantages and disadvantages Archer World of Tanks separately.
Pros:
Excellent basic overview;
Decent disguise;
Good alpha strike and high DPM;
High penetration rates;
Excellent horizontal aiming angles.
Minuses:
Very poor booking;
Small margin of safety;
Mediocre mobility;
Average accuracy;
Small ammunition.

Equipment for Archer

In order to avoid mistakes in the issue of buying and installing additional modules, it is better to look at the list of pros and cons of the machine, and set priorities against the background of the information received. In our case tank archer equipment it is better to set according to the following principle:
1. - will make the already existing good damage per minute even higher, which will undoubtedly have a good effect on your stay in battle.
2. - another way to improve the accuracy of the gun by installing additional equipment no, but it needs to be improved, so the choice is obvious.
3. - in positional play, this module will immediately give us maximum visibility, which means that in 99% of cases you will have the right to fire the first shot, which is also very important.

However, there is a good alternative to the kit above, while the second paragraph is replaced by. The bottom line is that our accuracy is already quite good, besides, it can still be slightly improved with perks, and increasing disguise will have a good effect on your survivability.

Crew training

By upgrading the skills of the crew members, you can achieve even greater comfort in battle, because there are more opportunities here. The main thing is not to make mistakes, because it will take a lot of time and effort to correct them, so for Tank destroyers Archer perks Let's learn in this order:
Commander - , , , .
Gunner - , , , .
Driver mechanic - , , , .
Loader (radio operator) - , , , .

Equipment for Archer

The choice and purchase of consumables can be treated less pedantically, and if you do not have enough silver reserves, the usual set of , , will suffice. However, situations in battle are very different, sometimes every little thing plays a huge role, so it’s better to carry on archer gear in the form,,, and in view of the fact that our British woman rarely burns, the fire extinguisher can be replaced with.

Tactics of the game on Archer

When playing on this unit, you should always remember about its small margin of safety, very weak armor, and, of course, specific control. These three nuances certainly lead us to the fact that on Archer tactics conducting will be classic in the understanding of many lovers of tank destroyers, that is, cluster.

To realize the potential of this self-propelled gun, namely, its guns with high damage per minute, good accuracy and excellent penetration, you must be able to fire freely and safely. For this on Archer World of Tanks it is better to take a beautiful sprawling bush somewhere away from the first line, think about how to have a good backache of the main key positions and constantly shoot at the allied light.

However, remember that the whole battle to stand in one place, firstly, is unsafe, and secondly, it is ineffective. That is British Archer tank must periodically change its location, depending on the situation, look for more advantageous and successful positions, but do this with extreme caution.

Last but not least, be careful. Close combat is strictly contraindicated for our Briton, and as soon as you get into the light and see that the enemy is aiming at you, you need to hide as quickly as possible. In such situations Tank Destroyer Archer WoT should leave as soon as possible dangerous place, hide from everyone, including artoo, until it disappears from the light. Accordingly, you can’t let anyone in, in many cases excellent visibility, a powerful gun and good camouflage will help you with this.

The Swedish self-propelled guns have been proof for decades that not only world leaders in the production of weapons can create unique models of equipment. Neither the USSR-Russia nor the United States have such self-propelled guns. Swedish designers are ahead of the creation in this area military equipment everyone and forever. A self-propelled 155 mm gun can fire 14 rounds of ammunition in less than a minute, the range of use is more than 25 kilometers - and this is the distant 60s of the last century.
The Bofors concern, which already at that time was highly qualified in the field of creating artillery solutions for the army and navy, was engaged in the development of self-propelled guns. In 1957, Sweden officially declares that it has every opportunity to create atomic weapons in the next six years. It is likely that the weapons being developed at that time could become a "carrier" of nuclear weapons. The self-propelled guns, which have a range of more than 25 kilometers, could well meet these requirements. The first self-propelled howitzer was ready for testing in 1960. The five-year testing and refinement of the gun ends with the launch of the self-propelled guns for mass production. In 1966, the Bandcanon 1A entered service with the Swedish army. SAU "Bandkenon 1A" - the world's first automatic self-propelled howitzer, put into service. Disadvantages - one of the slowest and heaviest in its class - this makes it difficult to camouflage and reduces the characteristics of tactical mobility. By the way, after the Bandkanon-1A self-propelled guns were adopted in mid-1968, Sweden officially abandoned the creation of atomic weapons.

Design and arrangement of the self-propelled guns "Bandkanon-1A" The design of the turret and hull of the welded type. The thickness of the sheets is 10-20 mm. To create a howitzer, a power plant and a chassis from the main tank "STRV-103" were used. The engine compartment is located in the bow of the hull. The place of the driver-mechanic is located facing the tower. The hydropneumatic-type running howitzer has six support-type rollers on each side. The first roller of a row is the leading one, the last roller is the guide.

The howitzer turret is made of 2 parts and is located in the aft part of the hull. A 155 mm gun is installed between the parts of the tower. The left side of the tower is the location of the radio operator, gunner and commander, the right side of the tower is the location of the machine gunner and loader. Howitzer horizontal angles ± 15 degrees, vertical angles from 38 to 2 degrees. When hovering manually - vertical angles of 3-40 degrees. The 155 mm gun is provided with a perforated muzzle brake and a semi-automatic wedge-type opening downwards. The design of the turret allows the gun to not have devices for venting gases. Interesting feature howitzers - an interchangeable barrel. In addition to the cannon, the SPG has a 7.62 mm AA machine gun.

When the ACS moves, the gun barrel is fixed with a latch in the bow of the vehicle. Ready-to-use ammunition of 14 ammunition is located in an armored container located in the rear of the hull. The armored container has 7 compartments, in which two shells are placed in each compartment. Each projectile first goes to the loading tray, after which it is loaded into the gun by a rammer. The rammer with the tray work due to the springs, which, in turn, cock the rollback of the barrel. Therefore, the first ammunition is loaded into the gun manually. The rest of the ammunition is fed automatically. The operator-gunner can select the fire mode - single / automatic. Howitzer ammunition is transported by transport vehicle. For laying ammunition, the gun is raised to the maximum vertical angle. The covers of the armored container are released, the lift slides down on the rail to stow the ammunition. After laying, the covers are closed and the lift is returned to its original position, the barrel is lowered to its normal position. The process of reloading the howitzer takes only 120 seconds. Single weight high-explosive projectile- 48 kilograms, effective range - 25.6 kilometers. The MTO ACS uses a Rolls-Royce diesel engine with a power of 240 hp. When driving over rough terrain, they additionally turn on the Boeing gas turbine, which has a capacity of 300 hp, which is not surprising for a 53-ton machine weight. Therefore, fuel consumption turned out to be huge - almost 1,500 liters of fuel are used for 230 kilometers. The large weight of the car affected the speed characteristics of the car - the maximum speed is 28 km / h.

Modernization of self-propelled guns In 88, they modernized a self-propelled howitzer. Modernization touched the diesel engine and transmission - the speed increased slightly, and fuel consumption decreased. In addition, we improved the LMS and navigation of the machine. After modernization, the ACS is named "Bandkannon 1C".

It was planned to release 70 units of this self-propelled guns. But in total, 26 units of the Bandkannon 1A self-propelled howitzer were built. The upgraded self-propelled guns "Bandkannon 1C" were in service with the Swedish army until 2003, after which the car was removed from service.

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self-propelled howitzer 155 mm Archer (Sweden)

The development of a new self-propelled artillery mount FH77 BW L52 Archer began in 1995. In 2003, the Swedish Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Bofors Defense, which is part of the SAAB group of companies, to create and produce new systems. The first prototypes were developed in 2005. The contract stated that the first samples of the machine should be delivered to the Swedish army in 2011. But due to some shortcomings that were identified during scheduled tests, and which took some time to correct, the first pre-production systems were transferred only at the end of 2013. It is expected that at the end of 2014 the Swedish army will receive all the other self-propelled guns.

The FH77 BW L52 self-propelled artillery mount was based on the FH77 towed gun, which proved to be excellent. Therefore, it is not surprising that FH77 was included in the name of the installation.

The Archer self-propelled guns use the chassis of a Volvo A30D with a 6x6 wheel arrangement. The chassis is equipped with a diesel engine with a capacity of 340 horsepower, which allows you to reach speeds on the highway up to 65 km / h. It is worth noting that the wheeled chassis can move through snow up to one meter deep. If the wheels of the installation were damaged, then the ACS can still move for some time.

The FH77 BW L52 Archer self-propelled artillery mount is made of bulletproof armor plates that comply with NATO STANAG 4569 level 2. The cockpit houses the workplaces of three or four crew members. The driver and commander are always present in the crew, but the number of weapon operators can vary depending on the tasks assigned. The roof of the cockpit can be equipped with the installation of a remote-controlled Protector turret with a machine gun. ACS can be transported by railway, but in the future, Airbus A400M military transport aircraft will be used for this.

Two loading systems are installed on the Archer self-propelled guns. The first delivers 155-mm shells. The mechanized stacking capacity is 21 rounds. The second loading system operates propellant charges, which are supplied as cylindrical blocks with a combustible shell. Up to 126 propellant blocks can fit in the turret stack. It is worth noting that it takes about eight minutes to fully load the ammunition load.

The crew of the ACS Archer, if necessary, can increase or decrease total propellant mixture by changing the number of charges placed in the gun. At the maximum number propelling charges, a self-propelled howitzer can send a projectile to a target at a distance of up to 30 kilometers. The use of active-reactive or guided munitions increases the firing range to 60 km. The self-propelled gun can fire direct fire, but in this case, the effective firing range does not exceed two kilometers.

Gun loading mechanisms provide a rate of fire of up to 8-9 rounds per minute. If necessary, the crew of the self-propelled gun can fire in the MRSI mode (the so-called flurry of fire), firing six shots in a short time. A salvo of 21 shots (full ammunition) takes no more than three minutes. When developing the Archer self-propelled guns, the need to reduce the time to prepare for firing and leave the position was taken into account. As a result, part of the preparations for firing a self-propelled gun can still be carried out on the way to the position. Thanks to this, the first shot is fired within 30 seconds after stopping at the desired point on the route. During this time, the outrigger is lowered and the tower is brought into combat position. After completing the fire mission, the crew transfers the combat vehicle to the traveling position and leaves the position. It also takes about 30 seconds to prepare to leave the position.

The self-propelled guns are equipped with a modern digital fire control system. Electronic equipment and systems associated with it allow the crew to carry out all the necessary operations without leaving their workplaces. With the help of automation, you can determine the coordinates of the system, make all the necessary calculations of pointing angles, and you can also fire using the MRSI algorithm. The self-propelled gun can also use Excalibur or similar guided projectiles, and the automation will prepare the ammunition for firing.

On September 23, a long-awaited event took place in Sweden. The Ministry of Defense Procurement Office (Försvarets Materielverk) received the first batch of FH77BW L52 Archer (“Archer”) self-propelled howitzers on a wheeled chassis. Four new combat vehicles have been put into service under the name Artillerisystem 08. In about a year, the Swedish military department intends to receive a second batch of self-propelled artillery installations consisting of 20 vehicles. In addition, 24 self-propelled guns for Norway will be built in the near future.

The long-awaited transfer of self-propelled guns to the customer turned out to be due to a number of technical problems. In accordance with the first contracts signed during development, the Archer self-propelled guns were supposed to join the Swedish armed forces back in 2011. However, during the testing of prototypes, some shortcomings were identified, which took some time to correct. As a result, the first batch, consisting of only four pre-production combat vehicles, was handed over to the customer only in September 2013. In the future, the Swedish army will receive serial equipment.

Separately, it is necessary to note the situation with artillery in the Swedish army, which has developed as a result of the failure to deliver the Archer self-propelled guns. Currently, in the armed forces of Sweden, artillery is represented only by the 9th artillery regiment, consisting of two divisions. By the end of 2011, due to the development of the resource, all the existing towed 155-mm Bofors FH77B howitzers were decommissioned, due to which the Swedish armed forces completely lost any field artillery. Initially, it was assumed that the new Archer self-propelled guns would replace towed howitzers, but the problems that accompanied the creation of self-propelled guns thwarted the implementation of these plans, and as a result, for almost two years, the Swedish army did not have any artillery.

The project to develop a promising self-propelled artillery mount started in 1995. In accordance with the terms of reference, the executing organization was to develop an ACS armed with a modified FH77B howitzer of 155 mm caliber. The customer demanded to improve the characteristics of the gun by increasing the length of the barrel. The result of the modernization of the howitzer was the modification of the FH77BW with a 52-caliber barrel. It was such a tool that should have been used in the new self-propelled guns. In addition, customer requirements implied the use of a wheeled chassis.

The preliminary stage of the project took several years. Only in 2003, the Swedish Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Bofors. This document provided for the completion of the project and the subsequent construction of serial self-propelled guns. In 2005, the first prototypes of a promising self-propelled guns were built. Tests of self-propelled guns began after the transformation of Bofors into BAE Systems Bofors.

The Volvo A30D with a 6x6 wheel arrangement was chosen as the chassis for the new self-propelled artillery mount. The chassis is equipped with a 340 horsepower diesel engine, which allows the combat vehicle to reach speeds of up to 65 km / h on the highway. As stated, the wheeled chassis can move through the snow up to one meter deep. If the wheels are damaged, including during an explosion, the Archer self-propelled guns are capable of continuing to move for some time.

An interesting feature of the Archer ACS chassis is the applied architecture. The A30D is articulated for improved maneuverability. In front of the chassis, above the first axle and up to the articulation unit, there is an engine compartment and a cockpit. The engine and crew are covered with bulletproof armor corresponding to level 2 of the NATO STANAG 4569 standard. The cockpit houses the jobs of three or four crew members. Depending on the nature of the operation being performed, the crew may have one or two weapon operators. The driver and commander are present in the crew at all times. On the roof of the cockpit there is a place to install a remote-controlled Protector turret with a machine gun.

On the rear module of the articulated chassis are all the units of the gun. Above the rear axle of the chassis are mechanisms for lifting and turning the gun turret. The gun is aimed by turning and raising the entire turret. Self-propelled guns allow you to direct the gun vertically in the range of angles from 0° to +70°. Due to the characteristics of the wheeled chassis, the horizontal aiming angles are limited: the Archer can fire at targets in the forward sector with a width of 150 ° (75 ° to the right and left of the axis). To stabilize the machine during firing, a double outrigger is used in the rear of the chassis. In the stowed position, the gun module rotates to the neutral position, lowering the howitzer barrel into a special tray covered with covers. The dimensions of the base car required an interesting solution. So, when transferring the ACS to the stowed position, the recoil devices of the gun move the barrel to the rearmost position, which allows it to be placed in the existing tray.

Wheeled self-propelled guns Archer has a fairly large size. The maximum length of the combat vehicle exceeds 14 meters, width - 3 meters. Without the use of the Protector turret, the height of the self-propelled gun is 3.3 meters, and after installing this combat module increases by about 60 cm. The combat weight of the Archer self-propelled guns does not exceed 30 tons. The dimensions and weight of the FH77BW L52 self-propelled artillery mount allow it to be transported by rail. In the future, it is planned to use Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for this.

During combat work, the crew of the Archer self-propelled guns is constantly at their workplaces and does not leave them. All operations are performed by commands from the control panels. In this regard, all mechanisms of the gun turret operate in automatic mode. The main elements of the turret equipment are the loading mechanisms. According to reports, instead of a single system, the Archer self-propelled gun uses two interacting mechanisms. One of them delivers 155-mm shells. The capacity of mechanized stacking is 21 shells. The second loading system operates with propellant charges supplied in the form of cylindrical blocks with a combustible shell, resembling a charging cap. In the laying of the Archer self-propelled turret, 126 blocks with a propellant charge are placed. When using a transport-loading vehicle with a cargo crane, it takes about eight minutes to fully load the ammunition load.

Depending on the task, the crew of the FH77BA L52 Archer self-propelled howitzer can increase or decrease the total amount of propellant mixture by changing the number of charges placed in the gun. With the maximum number of propellant charges, self-propelled howitzer Archer capable of sending a projectile to a target at a distance of up to 30 kilometers. The use of active-reactive or guided munitions increases the firing range to 60 km. The latter is declared for the Excalibur guided projectile. The Archer self-propelled guns can fire direct fire, but in this case, the effective firing range does not exceed two kilometers.

Gun loading mechanisms provide a rate of fire of up to 8-9 rounds per minute. If necessary, the crew of the self-propelled gun can fire in the MRSI mode (the so-called flurry of fire), firing six shots in a short time. A salvo of 21 shots (full ammunition) takes no more than three minutes. When developing the Archer self-propelled guns, the need to reduce the time to prepare for firing and leave the position was taken into account. As a result, part of the preparations for firing a self-propelled gun can still be carried out on the way to the position. Thanks to this, the first shot is fired within 30 seconds after stopping at the desired point on the route. During this time, the outrigger is lowered and the tower is brought into combat position. After completing the fire mission, the crew transfers the combat vehicle to the traveling position and leaves the position. It also takes about 30 seconds to prepare to leave the position.

ACS FH77BW L52 Archer is equipped with a modern digital fire control system. Electronic equipment and systems associated with it allow the crew to carry out all the necessary operations without leaving their workplaces. In addition, automation takes on some of the important actions related to preparing for firing: determining the coordinates of the self-propelled guns, calculating the required pointing angles and firing according to the MRSI algorithm. When using the Excalibur guided projectile or similar, the automation prepares the ammunition for firing.

As already mentioned, the first serial Archer self-propelled guns were supposed to be delivered to the troops back in 2011. However, during development, some problems appeared related to a number of applied systems. It took several years to eliminate the shortcomings, which ultimately led to the failure of the deadlines. Even during testing and refinement, the first contracts for the supply of serial combat vehicles were signed. In 2008, Sweden ordered eight new self-propelled guns, Norway - one. A few months later, the Scandinavian states decided to co-finance the project. In accordance with the 2009 contract, BAE Systems Bofors is to supply two countries with 24 self-propelled artillery mounts.

Negotiations are ongoing regarding possible export contracts. ACS Archer interested the military from Denmark and Canada. These states are negotiating the supply of a certain number of combat vehicles. It is known that Denmark can acquire no more than two dozen self-propelled guns. Until recently, there were negotiations with Croatia. This country was going to buy at least 24 FH77BW L52 self-propelled guns to replace aging Soviet-made equipment. However economic problems prevented Croatia from acquiring Swedish combat vehicles. As a result of lengthy comparisons and negotiations, the Croatian armed forces decided to buy 18 used PzH2000 self-propelled howitzers from Germany. Delivery of purchased self-propelled guns will begin in 2014.

Combat and operational characteristics make the FH77BW L52 Archer self-propelled artillery mount a worthy representative of its class of military equipment. However, some technical solutions applied in the project, at one time led to several difficulties. All this could negatively affect the reputation of the project. Due to difficulties in developing ACS Archer Swedish the army was left without field artillery for quite a long time, and several months remain before the start of mass deliveries of new self-propelled guns. It should be noted that even before the start of mass production, the Archer self-propelled gun attracted the attention of potential buyers in the face of third countries. It is quite possible that new contracts for the supply of self-propelled guns will be signed in the very near future.

According to the websites:
http://baesystems.com/
http://militaryparitet.com/
http://bmpd.livejournal.com/
http://army-guide.com/
http://globalsecurity.org/

The FH77 BW L52 Archer self-propelled artillery mount is a Swedish development, multi-purpose 155 mm self-propelled artillery mount. The idea of ​​​​creating this system falls on the plan for reforming the NATO armed forces, and is the creation of an air-transportable, armored self-propelled artillery fire system. Bofors Defense (part of the SAAB group of companies) offered the FH77 model for arming the Swedish army and possible deliveries of the system to other countries. The FH77 BW L52 self-propelled artillery mount was developed on the basis of the well-proven FH77 towed gun (which is why FH77 is in the name of the mount).

When placing the Gun on a mobile platform, in this case a lightning platform with a 6x6 wheel formula, special technologies were used to reduce the recoil of the gun when fired and to compensate for the impact. The gun is mounted on a special hinged platform (platform), in a special container, at the end of which there is a special counterweight that compensates for the impact force when fired.

The crew cabin has armored protection that ensures the safety of people during shelling small arms and shell fragments. Also on the roof of the cab can be a machine gun caliber 7.2 mm.

Due to the placement of the gun on a high-cross-country chassis, the unit can be used in any weather conditions and on rough terrain. The speed at which the "Archer" can move is up to 70 km / h. It can also be transported by air using the "European Hercules" A 400M.

The FH77BW L52 is the ideal artillery system for a new generation of self-propelled mounts for use in the European theater of possible warfare. The system of camouflage "dressing gowns" (cloaks) allows to reduce the visual and infrared visibility of the system by almost 3 times, which is ideal for using the installation in wooded areas and steppes.

The range of projectiles used is very large, Bofors Defense also decided to create special projectiles for installation, and also provided for the possibility of using most foreign artillery shells, including the American M982 Excalibur. The firing range is about 40 km with European artillery shells and 60 km with the American M982 Excalibur.

The Swedish government has already submitted a bill to parliament that provides for the allocation of funds to upgrade and modernize the Haubits 77B artillery system. The Swedish army is expected to purchase 27 FH77 BW L52 systems, which will use parts of the 51 Haubits 77B (FH-77B) towed systems currently in service. First deliveries of the FH77 BW L52 could be made in 2008 or 2009. They will replace the FH-77Bs currently in service, which were the only artillery system left after the Swedish army decommissioned all towed and self-propelled artillery systems a few years ago.

The Swedish government is looking for a partner to co-participate in the project, and if no such partner is found, the government may reconsider putting the plan into action. One potential partner is Denmark, which may order 24 systems. The Danish Army and the Danish Defense Procurement Authority will team up to jointly participate in this project.

To ensure good mobility on rough terrain, the FH77 BW L52 was mounted on a Volvo 6x6 A30D all-terrain chassis, which was specially upgraded for this system. To reduce costs, the cradle and recoil system are taken from the 155 mm FH-77B towed artillery system currently in service. Automatic system loading allows you to reduce the number of crew to three people. Its rate of fire is three shots in 15 seconds. A computerized fire control system, together with an inertial navigation and guidance system, allows the system to be driven in and out of combat quickly enough to avoid enemy artillery return fire. The Archer system will also be equipped with the Swedish battle management system, which is already installed on other Swedish platforms.

The crew is accommodated in an armored cabin, which is equipped with a system of protection against weapons of mass destruction. Remote control loading, guidance and firing systems are carried out from the cockpit. The cabin can accommodate four people, it provides protection from the blast wave and is equipped with a number of means to reduce visibility. To increase platform stability when firing, a hydraulic outrigger is lowered at the rear of the vehicle. During the tests, more than 700 shots of 155 mm active-reactive have already been fired HEAT shells long-range HEER projectiles, HE77 HEAT projectiles, and TR 54/77 point charge training projectiles.

Uniflex 2 modular charges, FH77 B L39 cap charges and Bofor 4-7,8 and 9 charges were used. XM982 Excalibur. There are 40 projectiles in the system, of which 20 are located in the gun's automatic magazine. The system uses both cartridge and modular shells with automatic tamping. Day-night sight allows direct fire from a distance of 2,000 meters. In addition to the standard ammunition load, the FH77 BW L52 will be able to fire long-range XM982 Excalibur projectiles, which are now produced in limited quantities for the US and Swedish armies.

“The introduction of the Archer system and a new generation of “intelligent” projectiles will allow hitting targets faster and with higher accuracy than now,” said a representative of the Swedish army at a recent conference in London on the development of artillery systems (Defence IQ Future Artillery 2006). In the future divisions Swedish artillery will be able to destroy a target at a great distance within 24 hours, in almost any weather conditions.

A few years ago it was adopted radar station Arthur, which greatly improved the position of the artillery detection system. Although the main purpose of the system is to support the army with indirect fire, it can also be used by the Coast Guard. In the future, Sweden is going to adopt two more indirect fire systems: 120mm Advanced Mortar System (AMOS), manufactured by Patria Hagglunds and a light multi-purpose missile system. Sweden has already purchased one prototype of the AMOS system. Initially, it was planned to install these systems on the 40 CV9040 chassis, which are already produced and are in stock. The possibility of installing AMOS on lighter SEP chassis, which are more suitable for use by the troops, is now being considered. rapid response

If the Swedish army does not abandon its plans to upgrade the artillery fleet, then Bofors, which is a traditional supplier of artillery for the armed forces of Sweden and many other states, will be ordered 24 self-propelled artillery mounts, with support equipment, various types of ammunition and equipment. It is planned to complete the production of self-propelled guns by 2011.

Among the advantages of the new self-propelled unit one can note its suitability for airlift by medium military transport aircraft and heavy helicopters.

Given the traditional popularity of Swedish artillery systems on the world market, we should expect export orders for a new self-propelled gun developed by Bofors. It will compete with such "stars" of 152-155 mm caliber as the South Korean K9, the German PzH-2000, the Russian Msta and the French CAESAR. The closest to the Swedish car in terms of its performance characteristics is the British wheeled self-propelled gun M777 Portee.