Batignolles Chatillon 155 mm
Self-propelled artillery
Maximum speed The Batignolles-Chatillon 155 mm is a self-propelled artillery developed in France by the Batignolles-Châtillon company in the post-war years.
History
The Batignolles-Chatillon 155 mm self-propelled artillery project was started after the cancellation of the Lorraine 155 mm project.
Turret
The Batignolles-Chatillon 155 mm had a turret installed for rotation of the gun. This make the vehicle unique as other contemporary self-propelled artillery of that period did not have a rotating turret.[1]
Armament
The vehicle was planned to inherit the 155 mm gun from the Lorraine 155 mm. It was also designed to equip an autoloader. The vehicle can carry a maximum of 36 shells.[2][1]
Chassis
The chassis of the vehicle is based on the Batignolles Chatillon Char 25t with improved suspension. the track was taken from the M47 patton along with the sprockets[2]
Development
The prototype was built in 1955. The program was abandoned in December 1959 with only one prototype, and a wooden mockup built.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Self-propelled Batignolles-Châtillon 155 mm". Retrieved 2020-02-09.
- ^ a b c "1955 AUTOMOTOR BATIGNOLLES-CHATILLON 155mm" (in French). Retrieved 2020-02-09.
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