XM2001 Crusader (canceled)
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The XM2001 Crusader was a next-generation U.S. Army self-propelled howitzer program designed for improved automation, rate of fire, and survivability, which was ultimately canceled before entering service.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| XM2001 Crusader | 0 |
Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
U.S. Army weapons program
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artillery system ⓘ self-propelled howitzer ⓘ |
| armamentType | howitzer ⓘ |
| cancellationReason |
changing U.S. Army requirements
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cost concerns ⓘ emphasis on lighter, more deployable forces ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designedBy | United Defense LP NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFor |
high rate of fire
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improved automation ⓘ improved survivability ⓘ next-generation artillery capability ⓘ |
| designedToReplace | M109 self-propelled howitzer series NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developmentEra | 1990s ⓘ |
| feature |
advanced fire-control system
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automated ammunition handling system ⓘ improved armor protection ⓘ modular artillery charge system compatibility ⓘ network-centric warfare integration potential ⓘ |
| fundingAgency | United States Department of Defense NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedCrew | reduced crew size compared to predecessors ⓘ |
| intendedEnvironment | land warfare ⓘ |
| intendedMobility | tracked armored vehicle ⓘ |
| intendedRole |
counter-battery fire
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indirect fire support ⓘ |
| mountType | tracked self-propelled chassis ⓘ |
| notableAspect |
high level of planned automation
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representative of post–Cold War U.S. artillery modernization efforts ⓘ |
| operatorIntended | United States Army NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryCaliber | 155 mm ⓘ |
| programStatus | canceled ⓘ |
| projectOutcome | terminated before entering service ⓘ |
| relatedProgram | XM2002 Crusader resupply vehicle ⓘ |
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