![]() ![]() ![]() The new Paladin closes the technology gap in response to the requirements of the U.S. Range, lethality, reliability, speed and mobility were all limitations of this 1950's design, as was the lack of onboard navigation/location and nuclear, biological and chemical protection for the crew. Army's primary self-propelled long-range howitzer, designated the M109 series. The Paladin/FAASV program entails a major product improvement and re-engineering effort - begun in 1979 - to upgrade the U.S. TACOM-ARDEC, in order to maintain the state-of-the-art in artillery technologies, is continuing to develop enhancements adaptable to Paladin, such as a 52 caliber gun, Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS), and a laser ignition system. The Paladin is designed to accept new technologies increasing firing range, rate of fire, and accuracy. The crew remains in the vehicle throughout the mission. The Paladin features increased survivability characteristics such as day/night operability, NBC protection with climate control and secure voice and digital communications. The M109A6 Paladin is capable of firing up to four rounds per minute to ranges of 30 kilometers. Firing the first round from the move in under 60 seconds, a "shoot and scoot" capability protects the crew from counterbattery fire. The Paladin can operate independently, from on the move, it can receive a fire mission, compute firing data, select and take up its firing position, automatically unlock and point its cannon, fire and move out - all with no external technical assistance. This weapon has a 4 man crew, and weights approximately 62,000 lbs/32 tons, and has a cruising range of 186 miles, Max speed is 35 MPH, It has a fuel capacity of 133 gals. The M109A6 is the most technologically advanced cannon in the Army inventory. M-109A6 firing his 155mm artillery rounds Paladin has both a Kevlar-lined chassis and a pressurized crew compartment to guard against ballistic, nuclear, biological, and chemical threats. ![]() The system enhances previous versions of the M109 by implementing onboard navigational and automatic fire control systems. The M109A6 Paladin is the latest advancement in 155mm self-propelled artillery. ![]()
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