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M109A2 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
M109A2 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
BMY |
| Status |
Production complete. Upgraded vehicles in service with USA. In service with others. |
| Production Period |
1978-1986 |
Production Quantity |
800+ (1) |
| Type |
SPA (T) |
Crew |
6 |
| Length, overall |
9.12 m |
Length, hull |
6.19 m |
| Width, overall |
3.15 m |
Height, overall |
3.28 m |
| Combat Weight |
24948 kg |
Unloaded Weight |
21110 kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
155 mm M185 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
34x155mm plus 2 CLGP (2) |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+75/-3 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
none |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7mm OR 7.62mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
500x12.7mm OR na |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Detroit Diesel Model 8V-71T, turbocharged, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled 8-cylinder diesel |
Transmission |
Allison Transmission XTG-411-4A cross-drive with 4 forward and 2 reverse gears |
| Horsepower |
405hp at 2300rpm |
Suspension |
independent torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
n/a |
Track Width |
381 mm |
| Speed, on road |
56 km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
3.962 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
511 l |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Range, on road |
349 km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.5 m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.8 m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.46 m |
Fording |
1.1 m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
none |
NBC Protection |
no |
| Armor Details |
All-welded aluminium armor hull and turret. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Over 4000 M109s of all variants have been produced.
(2) CLGP: cannon-launched guided projectile. |
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