BRITISH ARMY AS90 BRAVEHEART SP 155MM ARTILLERY

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The AS-90, known officially as Gun Equipment 155 mm L131, is an armoured self-propelled artillery weapon used by the British Army.

Operational range: 420 km (261 mi) on road
Power/weight: 14.66 hp/t
Armour: max. 17 mm (0.66 in) steel
Engine: Cummins VTA903T V8 diesel engine; 660 hp (493 kW)
Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph)
Main armament: 155 mm L31 39 calibre gun (48 rounds)
Wars: Iraq War
The range is 24.7km (15.36 miles) using conventional ammunition. The AS90 also fires assisted rounds, which provide an extended range to 30km (18.6 miles). Fitting a 52-calibre barrel instead of the standard 39 calibre extends the range beyond 40km (25 miles).