Self-Propelled Cannons/Support
The M109A6 Paladin 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer provides the primary indirect fire support to heavy divisions and armored cavalry regiments. Like the earlier M109 models, the M109A6 Paladin is a fully tracked, armored vehicle. The enhanced Paladin configuration is achieved through extensive modifications to existing M109A2/A3 vehicle hulls and the subsequent introduction of an entirely new turret structure.
The Paladin includes an onboard automated fire-control system (AFCS) that provides ballistic computation, weapon control, a vehicle location/navigation system, secure radio communications systems, an improved M284 cannon and M182A1 gun mount, automotive improvements, improved …
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Publication information:
Article title: Self-Propelled Cannons/Support.
Contributors: Not available.
Magazine title: Army.
Volume: 54.
Issue: 10
Publication date: October 2004.
Page number: 320+.
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