M109A7 Paladin what is it? Standard 155 mm self-propelled howitzer of the USA

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Achieves a range of 50 km with Excalibur."}]} Analogues in the WorldUSA155 mmSPHBAE M109A7 PaladinThe newest upgraded version of the 60-year-old M109 family Manufactured by BAE Systems 155 mm/39 caliber tracked self-propelled howitzer. The standard artillery platform of the U.S. Army since the 1960s, the most recent version of the M109 family. A version in which the engine, electronics, and fire control system have been completely updated from the old M109A6 Paladin. Due to the 39-caliber tube, the range is lower than that of the PzH 2000 / K9 / Storm, but the operational quantity and logistics chain of the U.S. maintain its value. İçerik TablosuWhat is the M109A7 Paladin?Technical SpecificationsWhy is it still in use?Analogues in the WorldRelated NewsOverviewSpecificationsComparisonSources Caliber155 mm39 caliber Range≈30 kmstandard Rate of fire≈4 rounds/minmaximum Weight≈36 tonscombat What is the M109A7 Paladin?60-year-old self-propelled howitzer of the USA The M109 Paladin is a 155 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer that entered service with the U.S. Army in 1963. It has continuously served as the standard artillery platform for the U.S. for over 60 years. The M109A7 is the latest version of the family; it supports the production line by upgrading older variants (M109A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6). New features that came with the M109A7 (compared to A6): Completely new chassis — reinforced design borrowed from the M2 Bradley. More powerful engine and electrical system — for modern avionics. New fire control computer — digital and faster. Integration of “Excalibur” precision munitions — reaches a range of 50 km with GPS guidance. Stronger armor — high resistance to explosives and shrapnel. The biggest weakness of the M109A7 is its barrel length L/39 (39 caliber). Modern counterparts, such as the PzH 2000, K9, and Storm, have L/52 barrels; this difference corresponds to a 10 km range difference. Considering this capability, the U.S. Army initiated the ERCA (Extended Range Cannon Artillery) project — L/58 barrel, aiming for a range of over 70 km; the program was canceled in 2024. Currently, the U.S. is looking towards the European market for modern L/52 SPHs. The U.S. has supplied Ukraine with M109A6/A7 howitzers. Although their range remains short compared to more modern European SPHs, they have demonstrated their value due to the existing ammunition and training infrastructure. Caliber155 mm39 caliber Range≈30 kmstandard Excalibur≈50 kmGPS-guided Rate of fire≈4 rounds/minmaximum Weight≈36 tonscombat Production≈10,000+family Technical SpecificationsCharacteristicValue TypeTracked self-propelled 155 mm howitzer (SPH) ManufacturerBAE Systems (formerly Cadillac Gage, FMC) Caliber155 mm CaliberL/39 (after 1990 for A6/A7) Range≈22-30 km (standard HE), ≈50 km (Excalibur) Rate of FireMaximum ≈4 rounds/min; sustained ≈1 round/min AmmunitionStandard HE, M982 Excalibur with GPS guidance, M712 Copperhead with laser guidance Crew4 persons EngineCummins V903 diesel, 600 hp Road Speed≈61 km/h Road Range≈350 km ArmorSteel hull, improved protection against IEDs First Operation1963 (M109); A7 variant since 2014 UserUSA + 50+ countries (Turkey transitioned to ATTİLA and Fırtına programs) Why is it still in use? 60-year industrial chain in the USA is still aliveInventory of over 50 countries — abundance of spare partsModern A7 variant with new electronicsExcalibur with a range of up to 50 kmRange is small, but quantity is largeStandard part of US aid to UkraineTurkey transitioned to L/52 with ATTİLA 155 and Fırtına Analogues in the World SPHManufacturer / CountryCaliberRange M109A7BAE — 🇺🇸L/39≈30 km PzH 2000KMW — 🇩🇪L/52≈40 km K9 ThunderHanwha — 🇰🇷L/52≈40 km Fırtına T-155MKE — 🇹🇷L/52≈40 km ATTİLA 155MKE — 🇹🇷L/52≈40 km 2S35 CoalitionUVZ — 🇷🇺L/52≈70 km CAESARNexter — 🇫🇷L/52≈42 km Turkey’s connection to the M109 is historical. The Turkish Land Forces have used old American howitzers such as the M52 and M44 since the 1970s, then the M110 and M109. Modern Fırtına T-155 and ATTİLA 155 programs are the result of years of “re-equipping” Turkey — transitioning from dependency to localization. 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M109A7 Paladin what is it? Standard 155 mm self-propelled howitzer of the USA

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