M109A6 Paladin Self Propelled Howitzer
| Specifications | |
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| Prime Contractor | United Defense, L.P. (York, PA) TRW (Carson City, CA) |
| Crew | 4 (accompanying M992 FAASV-5) |
| Weight empty (approx.) | 56,400 lbs |
| Weight combat-loaded (approx.) | 63,615 lbs |
| Propulsion | 2 cycle diesel, 440 horsepower, Detroit Diesel Corp. DDEC 8V71T Allison ATD-XTG-411-4 transmission |
| Cruise Range | 186 miles |
| Fuel Capacity | 133 gallons |
| Max speed (Highway) | 38 mph |
| Max speed (Off-road) | 19mph |
| Into action time | 45 seconds from a complete stop |
| Armament (Main) | 155 mm, 39 caliber, |
| Gun Mount | M284 cannon assembly, fitted with the M182A1 mount |
| Armament (Secondary) | 0.50 caliber M2 MG |
| Extended Range | 30 km with HE RAP and M203 propellant. |
| Max unassisted Range | 22,000 m |
| Max assisted Range | 30,000 m |
| Minimum Range | 4,000 m |
| Max Rate of Fire | 4 rds/min for three minutes |
| Sustained Rate of Fire | 1 rd/min (dependent on thermal warning device) |
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