Self-propelled artillery

Self-propelled artillery vehicles mount a large howitzer and are used for long-range indirect bombardment support. Though lightly armored, and sometimes equipped with machine guns, they are not designed for direct-fire combat. They usually count as armoured fighting vehicles if they possess some kind of shrapnel protection for the crews.

Self-propelled artillery includes a sub-category called Assault Howitzers. These are heavily armored vehicles which provide close fire-support for infantry.

See List of artillery