Overview
BAE Systems’ ARCHER represents the next generation of wheeled artillery systems. The ARCHER is purpose-built to keep pace with fast moving land forces and deliver superior mobility, lethality, and survivability.
The ARCHER design prioritizes soldier and platform survivability. Operators control the entire gun system from the safety of ARCHER’s armored cabin. ARCHER needs less than 30 seconds from the time the operators receive a call for fire, to stop the vehicle, position for action, and fire the first round. Less than 30 seconds after the mission is accomplished, ARCHER is on the move again.
ARCHER can fire six rounds, displace, and move 500m in less than 2 minutes, while the crew remains in an armored cabin. It fires both conventional artillery ammunition as well as the BONUS Anti-armor and Excalibur Precision Guided Munitions. ARCHER is in operational use and was fielded to the Swedish Army 2016 on a 6x6 VOLVO articulated hauler chassis.
The ARCHER is also in service with the British Army as part of its solution to replace the AS90 systems the UK donated to Ukraine. It brings a proven, advanced technology system, which presents a low-risk, readily-available solution for the UK, as it modernizes its 155mm capabilities.
Mobility
- Mounted on a military off-the-shelf all-terrain 8x8 vehicle
- Road speed up to 90 km / h
- 20 seconds for deployment and redeployment
- Can be transported by rail, boat or air
- Up to 650 km range with on-board fuel
- Integrated runflat system
Protection
- Crew separated from gun and ammunition
- Crew never has to leave the cabin during combat
- Full protection against NBC threats, artillery fragmentation, mine attacks and blast overpressure
- Optional Advanced Multispectral Camouflage System
Weapon System
- Onboard ballistics calculation enables autonomous operation
- Onboard automated ammunition management capability
- Automated electronic fuze setting (NATO standard)
- Open architecture interfaces for Battlefield Management System
- Fully digitized fire missions minimise risk of human errors and reduces response time
- Easy integration of radios for voice and data communication
- GPS-supported INS provides navigation and precision munition capability
Effect
- Firing range in excess of 50 km with outstanding precision
- Rate of fire up to 9 rounds/minute
- MRSI (4–6 rounds depending on range)
- Fully automated magazines carrying 21 shells and modular charges
- Access to an extensive portfolio of ammunition
- Fast change of targets in a wide firing area
ARCHER mobile Howitzer
Firepower for every mission
The modern battlefield is characterised by a multitude of threats and challenges. In order to improve survivability, combat units must be able to work together effectively. ARCHER represents the next generation of wheeled artillery systems, built to keep up with fast-moving ground forces.
ARCHER 6x6 VOLVO
ARCHER 8x8 RMMV
ARCHER 10x10 OSHKOSH
