The M109A7 is considered to be the most cost-effective method to significantly improve sustainability and survivability, while reducing the logistics burden on the ABCT and supporting fires brigades.

Feb 16, 2023 · The M109A7 is the primary indirect fire support system for the armored brigade combat teams. Its improved chassis provides greater survivability and commonality with existing ABCT armored combat...

The M109 is an American 155 mm turreted self-propelled howitzer, first introduced in the early 1960s to replace the M44. It has been upgraded a number of times, most recently to the M109A7. The M109 family is the most common Western indirect-fire support weapon of maneuver brigades of armored and mechanized infantry divisions.

May 1, 2020 · The M109A7 is the latest version of the Army’s long serving 155mm self-propelled howitzer. First debuted in the 1960s to replace the M44. This newest version of the M109 sets out to upgrade many of the systems that allow a faster fire rate even with the increase in armor.

Apr 22, 2024 · The Paladin M109A7 artillery system is armed with a 155mm M284 cannon with an M182A1 gun mount and an automated loader. The 155mm artillery system can fire at a sustained rate of one round a minute whereas the maximum rate of fire is four rounds a minute.

Nov 4, 2020 · The M109A7 is the latest generation of 155mm self-propelled howitzer in the M109 family designed and manufactured by BAE Systems that is now in service with the U.S. army.

The M109A7 SPH and CAT are survivable against ballistic threats. Increased crew protection and vehicle survivability is a primary requirement for the PIM program.

The newest M109 version for U.S. service is the M109A7, formerly known as the M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM). The M109A7 shares common components with the Bradley Fighting...

M109A7 incorporates an onboard diagnostics programs that rapidly pinpoint equipment issues early for ease of maintenance while improving system availability.

Mar 10, 2020 · Three Howitzer Gun Sections rotated through the M109A7, firing multiple eight-round high angle/MACS 5 missions to determine whether the weapon could withstand the beating.