Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer
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The Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer is a highly mobile, modular artillery system mounting a 155 mm gun on the Boxer armored vehicle platform to provide long-range, precision fire support.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8855617 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer Context triple: [Boxer armored fighting vehicle, hasVariant, Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer]
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A.
CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
The CAESAR self-propelled howitzer is a French 155 mm truck-mounted artillery system known for its high mobility, long-range precision fire, and widespread use in modern armies.
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B.
Wespe self-propelled howitzer
The Wespe self-propelled howitzer was a German World War II artillery vehicle that mounted a 105 mm howitzer on a modified light tank chassis to provide mobile fire support for armored units.
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C.
K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer
The K9 Thunder is a South Korean–developed 155 mm self-propelled howitzer known for its high mobility, rapid rate of fire, and widespread adoption by several modern armies.
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D.
AS-90 self-propelled howitzer
The AS-90 is a British 155 mm self-propelled howitzer system introduced in the early 1990s, designed to provide highly mobile, long-range artillery support for the British Army.
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E.
Palmaria self-propelled howitzer
The Palmaria self-propelled howitzer is an Italian 155 mm tracked artillery system developed in the late 20th century for export, known for its armored protection and long-range indirect fire capability.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer Target entity description: The Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer is a highly mobile, modular artillery system mounting a 155 mm gun on the Boxer armored vehicle platform to provide long-range, precision fire support.
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A.
CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
The CAESAR self-propelled howitzer is a French 155 mm truck-mounted artillery system known for its high mobility, long-range precision fire, and widespread use in modern armies.
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B.
Wespe self-propelled howitzer
The Wespe self-propelled howitzer was a German World War II artillery vehicle that mounted a 105 mm howitzer on a modified light tank chassis to provide mobile fire support for armored units.
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C.
K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer
The K9 Thunder is a South Korean–developed 155 mm self-propelled howitzer known for its high mobility, rapid rate of fire, and widespread adoption by several modern armies.
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D.
AS-90 self-propelled howitzer
The AS-90 is a British 155 mm self-propelled howitzer system introduced in the early 1990s, designed to provide highly mobile, long-range artillery support for the British Army.
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E.
Palmaria self-propelled howitzer
The Palmaria self-propelled howitzer is an Italian 155 mm tracked artillery system developed in the late 20th century for export, known for its armored protection and long-range indirect fire capability.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artillery system
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self-propelled howitzer ⓘ |
| automationLevel | high ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Boxer armored vehicle
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linked to:
Boxer armored fighting vehicle
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| caliberStandard | NATO 155 mm ⓘ |
| capability |
long-range precision fire
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multiple-round simultaneous impact (MRSI) ⓘ shoot-and-scoot operations ⓘ |
| category | wheeled self-propelled howitzer ⓘ |
| chassisType |
Boxer 8×8 wheeled armored vehicle
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linked to:
Boxer armored fighting vehicle
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| compatibleAmmunition |
NATO standard 155 mm ammunition
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extended-range 155 mm projectiles ⓘ precision-guided 155 mm munitions ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| crew | 2 ⓘ |
| crewConfiguration | driver and commander ⓘ |
| crewLocation | in Boxer hull ⓘ |
| designGoal |
high strategic mobility
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integration into modern C4I networks ⓘ rapid deployment ⓘ reduced crew exposure ⓘ |
| developer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann ⓘ |
| driveConfiguration | 8×8 ⓘ |
| feature |
automatic loading system
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fully automated gun module ⓘ high mobility ⓘ modular design ⓘ network-enabled artillery system ⓘ remote-controlled turret ⓘ |
| fireControl |
computerized fire-control system
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integrated navigation and positioning system ⓘ |
| gunElevation | indirect fire capable ⓘ |
| gunMounting | rear-mounted artillery module ⓘ |
| gunType | 52-caliber 155 mm howitzer ⓘ |
| intendedRole |
indirect fire support
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long-range fire support ⓘ self-propelled artillery ⓘ |
| intendedUsers | German Army ⓘ |
| mainArmament | 155 mm L52 howitzer ⓘ |
| mobilityType | wheeled ⓘ |
| operatorProtection | NBC-protected crew compartment ⓘ |
| originPlatformRole | armored personnel carrier ⓘ |
| platformFamily |
Boxer multirole armored vehicle family
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linked to:
Boxer armored fighting vehicle
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| primaryCaliber | 155 mm ⓘ |
| protectionLevel | armored crew compartment ⓘ |
| turretControl | remote from hull ⓘ |
| turretCrew | unmanned ⓘ |
| turretOrigin | AGM (Artillery Gun Module) ⓘ |
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Subject: Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer Description of subject: The Boxer RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer is a highly mobile, modular artillery system mounting a 155 mm gun on the Boxer armored vehicle platform to provide long-range, precision fire support.
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