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M109A6 Paladin |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
M109A6 Paladin (M109 HIP - Howitzer Improvement Program) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
BMY and FMC |
| Status |
Production as required. In service with USA. |
| Production Period |
1990-present |
Production Quantity |
164+ (1) |
| Type |
SPA (T) |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
9.7 m |
Length, hull |
6.8 m (2) |
| Width, overall |
3.9 m |
Height, overall |
3.62 m |
| Combat Weight |
28849 kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
155mm M284 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
39x155mm |
| 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 |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7mm M2 MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
500x12.7mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Detroit Diesel Model 8V-71T LHR, turbocharged, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled 8-cylinder diesel |
Transmission |
Allison Transmission XTG-411-4A cross-drive with 4 forward and 2 reverse gears (with quick discinnect) |
| Horsepower |
440hp at 2300rpm |
Suspension |
independent torsion bar with high-capacity shock absorbers |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
15.3 hp/t |
Track Width |
381 mm |
| Speed, on road |
64km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
3.962 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
504 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.951 kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
344 km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.5 m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.8 m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.46m |
Fording |
1.1 m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded aluminium armor hull and turret. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) A total of 957 M109A6 have been delivered. Some of these are upgraded vehicles of previous variants in service with the US Army.
(2) Including overhanging rear bustle. |
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