Cañón 155 mm L 45 CALA 30
| Industry | Defense |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
| Products | Artillery systems, including 155 mm L45 CALA 30 Gun |
The 155 mm L45 CALA 30 Gun (known in the Argentine Army as the Cañón 155 mm L 45 CALA 30) represents an Argentine-developed long-range field artillery piece designed for limited deployment within the Argentine Army.
Development
Conceived during the late 1980s and early 1990s by CITEFA under the name Cañón de artillería de largo alcance calibre 155 milímetros L45 CALA 30, this artillery system was created to complement and ultimately succeed the CITER 155mm L33 Gun still operational in Argentina.
The design process incorporated insights gained from the Falklands conflict, where Argentine forward observers faced challenges due to insufficient long-range artillery support caused by the restricted range and dispersion characteristics of the existing L33 guns. To overcome these limitations, cluster munitions were developed specifically for the L45 model. An enhanced variant, designated CALA 30/2, underwent trials in 1996 and reportedly reached a maximum firing distance of 39 km employing specialized EFRB-BB (Extended Range Full Bore – Base bleed) ammunition.
Service
It is understood that the Argentine Army operates a limited quantity of CALA 30 units.