The newest M109 version for U.S. service is the M109A7, formerly known as the M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM). The M109A7 shares common chassis components with the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) such as the engine, transmission, and tracks.

Paladin M109A6 is a cannon artillery system with self-propelled howitzer (SPH) developed by the ground system division of United Defense LP (now BAE Systems Land and Armaments) and manufactured at the Paladin Production Operation centre at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

It is a large tracked vehicle with a fully traversable turret and prominent bustle. Early variants had a short, 23-caliber barrel. Later versions, including the M109A6 Paladin, have a 39-caliber...

The Paladin M109A6 howitzer is the fourth product improvement to the original M109 self-propelled (SP) howitzer. It features improvements in the areas of survivability; reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM); responsiveness; and terminal effects.

The M109A6 is fitted with an automatic fire control system with integrated navigation and an inertial positioning system. It is also fitted with a muzzle reference system. Armor of the M109A6...

m109a6 paladin Since being fielded to the U.S. Army, the M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer has become and remains the U.S. Army's premier artillery system.

The M109A6 PIM fires the first round in less than 60 seconds day or night, with a range of up to 40 km. The M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management Program is designed to maintain this fleet, and upgrade 600 Paladin systems to the latest configuration.

Jul 16, 2023 · M109A6 - Modernized production model; new turret with automatic fire control system and increased armor protection.

Jan 16, 2013 · 30 km with HE RAP and M203 propellant.

The M109A6 Paladin is the latest advancement in 155mm self-propelled artillery. The system enhances previous versions of the M109 by implementing onboard navigational and automatic fire control systems.