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gptkbp:instanceOf
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pistol
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gptkbp:armament
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M777 howitzer
HE,_DPICM,_and_others
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gptkbp:armor
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Steel armor
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gptkbp:barrelLength
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4 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:caliber
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155 mm
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gptkbp:communicationEquipment
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Secure communication systems
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gptkbp:crew
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6
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gptkbp:deployedTo
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Global
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gptkbp:electronicSystems
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GPS and inertial navigation
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Caterpillar_C9
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact
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Designed for harsh environments
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gptkbp:firstDeployment
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2015
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gptkbp:fuelCapacity
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400 liters
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gptkbp:future_plans
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Continued modernization efforts
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gptkbp:hasDepartment
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Digital_fire_control_system
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gptkbp:height
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3.2 m
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M109A7
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gptkbp:internationalRelations
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Several allied nations
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gptkbp:length
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9.8 m
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gptkbp:logistics
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Standard military logistics
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:BAE_Systems
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gptkbp:maxRange
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40 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
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gptkbp:mission
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Support ground troops
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gptkbp:modifications
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Improved mobility and firepower
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gptkbp:offers
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$3 million
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gptkbp:operationalRange
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Effective range of 30 km
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:powers
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600 hp
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gptkbp:produces
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Ongoing
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gptkbp:propulsion
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tracked
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gptkbp:range
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30 km
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gptkbp:reliability
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High
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gptkbp:role
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Artillery support
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gptkbp:safetyFeatures
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Automated safety systems
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gptkbp:secondaryRole
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M240 machine gun
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gptkbp:serviceHistory
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In service since 2014
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gptkbp:speed
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40 km/h
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gptkbp:strategicGoals
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Critical for modern warfare
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M109A6_Paladin
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gptkbp:supportRole
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Indirect fire support
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gptkbp:suspension
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Torsion bar
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gptkbp:targets
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Automated target acquisition system
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gptkbp:technology
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Advanced artillery technology
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gptkbp:training
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Extensive training required
Crew training required
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gptkbp:transportation
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C-130 Hercules
High mobility on various terrains
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gptkbp:updates
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gptkb:M109A6
Future upgrades planned
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gptkbp:usedBy
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gptkb:United_States_Army
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gptkbp:variant
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M109A7A1
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gptkbp:weight
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40 tons
38 tons
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gptkbp:width
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3.2 m
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gptkbp:yearEstablished
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2014
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