M109 A1

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M-109_howitzer
gptkb:M109_howitzer
gptkbp:aircraft_operated M110, M107
gptkbp:armament Fully rotating turret
.50 cal machine gun
gptkbp:armor Steel armor
up to 50 mm
gptkbp:caliber 155 mm
gptkbp:crew gptkb:6
Basic artillery training
gptkbp:date 1950s
gptkbp:decommissioned 2000s
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1965
Used in various conflicts
gptkbp:elevation 3.5 m
-3 to +70 degrees
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Continental_AVDS-1790-2_A
750 hp
gptkbp:engine_type V12 gasoline engine
gptkbp:explores 360 degrees
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 400 liters
gptkbp:height 3.2 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M109 A1
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:length 9.5 m
HE, Smoke, Illumination
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:valley
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:operational_range 480 km
gptkbp:operational_status Retired
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:primary_function Indirect fire support
gptkbp:produced_by over 1,000 units
gptkbp:production_years 1960s to 1980s
gptkbp:range 24 km
30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
gptkbp:retirement_year 1990s
gptkbp:role Artillery support
gptkbp:services gptkb:1963
gptkbp:sights gptkb:M85_Gunner's_sight
gptkbp:speed 30 seconds
56 km/h
gptkbp:steering Hydraulic steering
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M109_A2
gptkb:M109_A6_Paladin
gptkbp:supports Close support artillery
gptkbp:suspension Torsion bar
gptkbp:transmission Automatic transmission
gptkbp:transportation Tracked vehicle
gptkbp:type Artillery vehicle
gptkbp:upgrades Fire control systems
gptkbp:variant M109 A2, M109 A3
gptkbp:weight 27 tons
gptkbp:width 3.2 m