M109
Overview
M109
Israel Defense Force M109 self-propelled howitzer.
Source: Unknown author -
© Copyright lies with original owner
Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Entered service
1962
Status
Obsolete
Development
Late 1950's - Early 1960's
Developer
United States
Production
1962 - Early 1970's?
Producer
United States
-
Cadillac
United States - Chrysler
United States - Allison
United States - Chrysler
United States - Allison
Number produced
3.786
Designations
M109G (German service)
Notable users
United States
Germany
Germany
Details
Facts
M109
General
Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Crew
6 (commander, driver, 2 gunners, 2 loaders)
Dimensions
Weight
23.8 t combat load
Length
6.61 m overall
6.11 m hull
Width
3.15 m
Height
3.27 m including M2HB
Main armament
Type
155mm M126 or M126A1 howitzer
Mount
M127 mount
Ammunition
28 rounds
Elevation
-5° to +75°, manual and hydraulic
Elevation rate
7°/s
Traverse
360°, manual and hydraulic
Traverse rate
11°/s
Range
14.6 km with M107 HE shell
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Ammunition
500 rounds, 100 ready to fire
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 7 roadhweels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Tread
2.77 m
Track width
0.38 m
Length on ground
3.96 m
Ground pressure
0.78 kg/cm²
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine model
Detroit Diesel 8V71T
Engine type
V8 water cooled supercharged diesel
Power output
345 hp at 2.300 rpm
Transmission
Allison XTG-411-2A
4 forward, 2 reverse
Fuel
511 L
Mobility
Speed
56 km/h on road
Range
350 km on road
Turn radius
Pivot
Power to weight ratio
14.5 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.45 m
Wall
0.5 m
Trench
1.28 m
Gradient
60 %
Fording
Amphibious with preparation and flotation devices
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum hull and turret
Armor thickness
32 mm hull all around
32 mm turret all around
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Media
M109
US Army M109 self-propelled howitzers on the move in Vietnam.
Source: US Army
Copyright: Public domain
M109G
West German M109G during an exercise in 1982.
Source: Bundeswehr
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
M109G
Two West German M109G self-propelled howitzers on parade in 1969.
Source: Bundesarchiv
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
M109
Israel Defense Force M109 self-propelled howitzer.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
M109
Crew operating an Israel Defense Force M109 self-propelled howitzer.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
M109G
West German M109G in camouflaged position with crew posing on top.
Source: Gunthram
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
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