Mobility is excellent
It changes position a minute after firing. That is the difference between this and a tracked system.
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A howitzer on a truck chassis. Lighter than tracked equivalents, it repositions quickly and drives itself on normal roads. It can fire and leave the position in under a minute. The armour is thin; this product is designed around not being under fire, rather than around surviving it.
| Type | Self-propelled cannon |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | KNDS France |
| In service | 2008–present |
| Weight | Mk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6): 17.7 t · Mk1 (Tatra 815-7 8×8): 28.7 to 30.2 t · Mk2 (6×6): < 26.7 t |
| Length | Mk1 (Sherpa 5 6×6): 10 m · Mk1 (Tatra 817 8×8): 10 m · Mk2 (6×6): 10 m |
| Depreciation | Ask your accountant |
| Gift wrapping | On request |
| Annual maintenance | Around ten percent of the price |
The first 6 rows are real figures from the Wikipedia infobox. The rows below them are not.
Can be shipped by road without a special platform, which is rare in this category.
It changes position a minute after firing. That is the difference between this and a tracked system.
Under heavy use the barrel needs replacing often. Do not build a battery without spare barrels.
On a truck chassis the maintenance cost is far below a tracked system. Over time it matters.
Is it armoured?
Careful Buyer
Seller's answerThe cab is protected; the vehicle is not armoured. That is not the design intent.
Can it drive on normal roads?
Logistics Officer
Seller's answerYes. It is the strongest selling point in this category.

Better than the one it replaced, which is a low bar.

The listing price and the final price are different conversations.

Everyone was talking about it online. I bought one and I am not sorry.

The listing price and the final price are different conversations.

Solid. The paperwork around it, less so.

Bought it, no regrets, no strong feelings either.

Works. That is a complete review in this category.

Everyone in the region has one now. We were last.
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