The invention provides a self-propelled mobile system that is characterized
by a lightweight space frame chassis on which is mounted a large caliber
artillery piece. The weight of the system is preferably less than 8,000 kg
and the artillery piece preferably has a caliber of up to a 155 mm 52
caliber gun. The artillery piece may include a lightweight elevating and
traversing mass and gun chassis mounted on a space frame vehicle, such
vehicle having a weight which does not exceed 3,800 kg.
