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FReeper Canteen~Military Vehicles~May 11, 2006
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Posted on 05/10/2006 6:05:42 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
MILITARY VEHICLES
M109A6 Paladin Self Propelled Howitzer
The M109 is an American self-propelled 155 mm howitzer, first introduced in the early 1960s. Continually upgraded and improved, to today's current version the M109A6 "Paladin", it is still the primary indirect-fire support weapon of maneuver brigades of armored and mechanized infantry divisions of the US Army, Israel Defense Forces, the Italian Army, and many other militaries, including the Norwegian, Swiss, Danish, Pakistani,Dutch and Austrian armies. ****
Army Spc. Frank Guerra prepares to fire rounds from a M109A6 Paladin artillery vehicle as part of a counter fire mission against insurgents near the town of Falluja, Iraq, on Nov. 5, 2004. Guerra is assigned to Alpha 382nd, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry. DoD photo by Senior Airman Christopher A. Marasky, U.S. Air Force. (Released)
Paladin M109A6 is a cannon artillery system 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. Paladin was first fielded in 1994 and is operational with the United States Army and the Israeli Army, and has been selected by the Kuwait and Taiwan. In June 1999, the US Army received the last of 950 Paladin M109A6 ordered. Seven systems were ordered in July 2000 for the US Army National Guard and a further 18 systems in January 2002.
Paladin was used in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in March / April 2003 and in continuing operations in Iraq, including Operation Al Fajr in Fallujah in November 2004.
BAE Systems Land and Armaments is supplying 219 modification kits for US Army Paladins which will enable the use of the Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) and the 155mm precision-guided extended-range XM92 Excalibur projectile being developed by Raytheon and Bofors Defense of Sweden (a United Defense subsidiary). Deliveries began in 2005.
(Exerpt) The eardrum shattering report of the Paladin rings out as the battery runs through one such registration fire mission. Spc. Ellery Villalobos, the ammunition team chief, stands a distance away from the vehicle, a red propellant bag slung over his shoulder. He waits. The look of excitement and shear joy mix on his face with the dirt and grime that flies back with each round expelled. BOOOOOM fires the gun and Villalobos is sprinting towards it with a new round to load up.
HOOOOOAH!, he shouts as he sprints back throwing another propellant charge over his shoulder in anticipation. This is what being artillery is all about! COME ON GUYS! LETS GO! GET THAT ROUND DOWN RANGE!
The M284 cannon which is fitted with an M182 gun mount, has a range of 24 km using unassisted rounds or 30 km using assisted rounds.
Big gun go boom!
Model Type: GAW M109A6 "Paladin" Vehicle Type: Self Propelled Howitzer Crew: Four (Driver, Gunner, Loader, and Commander).
M.D.C. by Location: [1] Tractor Treads (2): 45 each Howitzer Turret: 140 Howitzer Barrel: 70 12.7 mm Machine Gun (right side of turret): 20 [2] Main Body: 280
Notes: [1] Depleting the M.D.C. of a tread will immobilize the Howitzer until it is replaced. Replacing a tread will take 1D6x10 minutes by a trained crew (2 replacements are carried on board) or three times as long by the inexperienced. Changing the tread is only advisable when the vehicle is not under attack. [2] If all the M.D.C. of the main body is depleted, the vehicle is completely shut down and is unsalvageable.
Speed: Ground: Cruising speed on land is 35 mph (56.3 kph) on roads and 30 mph (48.3 kph) off road maximum. The vehicle is designed to traverse virtually all terrain and can climb at up to a 60% grade although at a much slower speed (About 10% of maximum road speed). It can also climb barriers and ford trenches. The vehicle can also handle side slopes of up to 30%. Maximum Range: 213.7 miles (344 km)
Statistical Data: Height: 9.2 feet (2.8 meters) without machine mount and 10.6 feet (3.236 meters) including machine gun mount Width: 10.3 feet (3.15 meters) Length: 20.3 feet (6.19 meters) for main body and 32.2 feet (9.8 meters) with gun forward: Weight: 26 tons (23.6 metric tons) empty and 31.7 tons (28.74 metric tons) combat loaded Power Source: Diesel Engine (Detroit Diesel Model 8V-71T developing 440 horsepower). Cargo Capacity: Minimal, enough for equipment with crew Black Market Cost: 175,000 Credits. If fitted, any extra weapons systems will add to the cost of the Howitzer.
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Ms.B tries one of Mylifes' pistols..
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posted on
05/11/2006 9:56:05 AM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: beachn4fun
Thanks. I may check in later this evening from home. Just get to post during lunch now.
362
posted on
05/11/2006 9:56:35 AM PDT
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Arrowhead1952
(Don't mess with Texas.)
To: tomkow6
How are things with you? We finally got some rain and the temps are so nice today. It's about 20 degrees cooler today than yesterday.
363
posted on
05/11/2006 9:58:40 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Don't mess with Texas.)
To: beachn4fun; tomkow6
Think he has taken the day off?
364
posted on
05/11/2006 10:02:11 AM PDT
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MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: MEG33
365
posted on
05/11/2006 10:11:33 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
366
posted on
05/11/2006 10:13:26 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: EsmeraldaA
Happy Birthday Essie!
367
posted on
05/11/2006 10:17:33 AM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: Arrowhead1952
Sorry I missed you Arrow! I'm pretty fond of that shot myself. It's awful good to see you...you are missed!
368
posted on
05/11/2006 10:18:19 AM PDT
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AZamericonnie
(~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
To: EHC Southern Pride
Happy birthday to you..
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday Dear EHC..
Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuu!!!
369
posted on
05/11/2006 10:22:20 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MozartLover
mass re-enlistment of 640 GIs Thanks for the link Mozie....that is some very good news indeed!
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posted on
05/11/2006 10:26:31 AM PDT
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AZamericonnie
(~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
To: AZamericonnie
*HUG*
Good afternoon!
Ms.B
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posted on
05/11/2006 10:29:36 AM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Well a very good afternoon to you sweetie! I'm playing catch up.:)
Are you having a good day? *Hugs*
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posted on
05/11/2006 10:33:11 AM PDT
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AZamericonnie
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To: mylife
Those things really rock when they light off!I'd bet they do!! I can't imagine how loud they must be....
373
posted on
05/11/2006 10:34:38 AM PDT
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AZamericonnie
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To: Warthogtjm
Thanks Warthogtjm....glad you enjoyed it & thank you for bumping the thread!
374
posted on
05/11/2006 10:36:37 AM PDT
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AZamericonnie
(~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
To: beachn4fun
375
posted on
05/11/2006 10:46:48 AM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(Learning to shrug is the beginning of wisdom)
To: beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; tomkow6; CMS
Gotta keep that stinker out of the cockpit!
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posted on
05/11/2006 10:52:01 AM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(Learning to shrug is the beginning of wisdom)
To: Lady Jag
Monkeys are prone to throw their own feces... Are they sure each is throwing his own? Maybe they have a community pile and the best pitchers are hurling while the others are shaping charges.
377
posted on
05/11/2006 10:52:14 AM PDT
by
acad1228
(Faithful servant of the Dark Lord Xenu!)
To: AZamericonnie
Doin' the domestic Diva thing!
LOL
Ms.B
378
posted on
05/11/2006 10:53:50 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: acad1228; Lady Jag
............sounds pretty crappy, either way....
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posted on
05/11/2006 10:54:45 AM PDT
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tomkow6
(....coming soon........to a Canteen near you...........Camp Run-A-Muk.....)
To: acad1228; Lady Jag
Ewwwwwwwwww......:)
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posted on
05/11/2006 10:55:01 AM PDT
by
AZamericonnie
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