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| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin | Argentina |
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| Mass | 40 tons |
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| Caliber | 155 mm |
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Main armament | Oto Melara "Palmaria" L41 155 mm |
| Engine | MTU 720 CV |
The TAM VCA (Vehículo de combate de Artillería, Artillery Combat Vehicle) is a self-propelled 155mm gun/howitzer, manufactured by TAMSE (Tanque Argentino Mediano Sociedad del Estado).
Description[]
It uses a TAP chassis (Tanque Argentino Pesado, Argentine Heavy Tank), an abandoned project derived from the TAM (Tanque Argentino Mediano, Argentine Medium Tank). It weighs 40 tons, and has 7 rolling wheels.
It has a 155-mm howitzer "Palmaria" turret of Italian origin. It has a vehicular communications equipment SEM 180 and 193, which allows voice communication (within and outside the vehicle), but also operates in digital form.
In total, 17 units were built.[citation needed]
Use[]
In conjunction with the Combat Vehicle Tyre Management Centre (VCCDT) makes up a modern system of artillery weapons. It also operates an integrated system for artillery fire campaign called "TRUENO", which enables it to direct artillery fire in an automated mode.
Self-propelled artillery piece VCA Palmaria 155mm, during the exhibition of the Argentine Army in May 2008.
References[]
The original article can be found at TAM VCA and the edit history here.