Copyright © 2003 Bofors Defence

SPA System Self-propelled Artillery

The SPA system , now under development, will have the ability to knock out enemy combat control and supply resources, give close fire support and directly combat enemy artillery in depth with the first round.

Besides its high rate of fire of 16 to 20 rounds per minute, the gun will be compatible with the Joint Ballistic Agreement for 155 mm guns.

It will also have long range and an MRSI capability exceeding 10 impacts in one second.

Modular charges of various strengths will be automatically combined for each round, allowing the muzzle velocity to be varied from 450 m/s to more than 1000 m/s.

With standard ammunition the range will exceed 50 km and with special ammunition the range will be out to 100 km.

Once fielded the SPA from Bofors Defence and Giat Industries will be a smart, flexible artillery system that will solve the problems of the battlefield quicker and more effectively than any competitive gun or rocket artillery system.