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M109A6 Paladin
IOC: 1994
Total Production: 824
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
United Defense
Derived from:
M109A5
Munitions:
M982 Excalibur
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Description:
The M109A6 Paladin is the latest version of the combat proven M109 self-propelled howitzer. The A6 model features a 155mm 39 calibers main gun capable to strike targets at 30 km using assisted ammunition, only 22 km with non-assisted conventional ammunition.
The M109A6 improvements provide increased survivability, performance, and responsiveness over older M109s. Its shoot and scoot capability allows to fire a round and being on the move within just 1 minute. It also features an improved engine, track and a diagnosis system.
The M109A6 has a GPS-based self-location system to achieve improved accuracy. It will remain in service in the US Army until the FCS Non-Line-Of-Sight cannon would be ready in the 2010 timeframe.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 4
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 155 mm
Weights: Max Weight 28,856 kg (63,616 lb), Min Weight 25,583 kg (56,400 lb)
Performance: Main Gun Max Range 30,000 m (98,425 ft), Min Range 4,000 m (13,123 ft), SetUp Time 60 sec, Top Speed 17 mps (33 kt)
Other: Max Rate of Fire 4 rounds per minute, Sustained Rate of Fire 1 rounds per minute
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008
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