US Army M109A1 in 1982. Fielded in 1973, this modification replaced the M126 cannon with a 39 caliber M185, featuring a longer barrel while increasing maximum range to 18,100 meters. [13]

2021年8月13日 · Accepted in November 1962 and entering service in Vietnam, where its 360-degree traverse made it a welcome asset at firebases, the air-transportable M109 mounted an M126 23-caliber 155 mm howitzer within an armored …

The M109A1 was introduced into American service in 1973 as an improved version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer. The main improvement was the installation of a new 155 mm M185 cannon, which had a longer barrel and a higher muzzle velocity than the previous M126.

The M109A1 is the iconic Cold War era self-propelled howitzer used by NATO forces. The M109A1 is the intermediate model of the M109 family. It is a successor to the short barrel Vietnam era M109 and predecessor to the more capable A5 and Paladin models.

The widely used M109 carries a 155-mm howitzer and is the principal self-propelled artillery support for U.S. Army divisions. It is a large tracked vehicle with a fully traversable turret and...

2022年8月8日 · In 1973, the M109A1 entered production, featuring a 39-caliber M189 cannon with a longer tube and more slender muzzle brake, which increased range from 15,967 to 19,794 yards. A succession of upgrades in armament and technology followed.

1999年12月29日 · The M109A1 mounts the longer M185 155mm gun and incorporates elevation, traversing and suspension improvements. It can fire a high-explosive round 19,800 yd (18,100 m). The M109A1 weighs 53,070 lb (24,070 kg) fully loaded and is …

The M109A1 variant features an improved gun—the M185 155 mm/L39 howitzer. This artillery system was introduced in 1970 and deliveries commenced in 1973. Other improvements include a...

2020年4月21日 · Intended to replace all M114 towed 155 mm howitzers, the M109 was born from a 1952 Army requirement for a self-propelled howitzer capable of rapid mobility to keep up with armored and mechanized units. It entered production in 1962.

2011年7月7日 · M109A1 155mm SP Howitzer. The M109A1 featured a new longer barrel, and various other improvements, with a maximum range of 18,100m.