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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:M-109_howitzer
gptkb:M109_howitzer
gptkb:M109_Paladin_self-propelled_howitzer
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gptkbp:armament
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Fully rotating turret
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gptkbp:armor
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Steel armor
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gptkbp:caliber
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155 mm
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gptkbp:combat_role
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Indirect fire support
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gptkbp:communication
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Radio communication systems
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gptkbp:country
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Several NATO countries
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:6
Extensive training required
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gptkbp:deployment
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gptkb:Gulf_War
Worldwide
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gptkbp:elevation
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3.5 m
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Detroit_Diesel_8_V-71_T
350 hp
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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400 liters
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gptkbp:height
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3.2 m
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Significant in modern artillery development
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M109 A4
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:length
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HE, smoke, illumination
9.8 m
39 calibers long
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gptkbp:logistics
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Complex logistics for operation
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gptkbp:maintenance
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Regular maintenance required
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:computer
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gptkbp:modifications
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Various field modifications
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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Used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:operational_range
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480 km
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:production_years
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1970s to 1990s
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gptkbp:range
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24 km
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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4 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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Semi-automatic loading system
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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Gradual retirement in favor of newer models
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gptkbp:role
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Artillery support
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gptkbp:safety_features
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Multiple safety features included
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gptkbp:services
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gptkb:1980s
Active in various military operations
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gptkbp:sights
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Optical and laser sights
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gptkbp:speed
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30 seconds
56 km/h
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gptkbp:steering
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Hydraulic steering
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M109_A6_Paladin
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gptkbp:suspension
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Torsion bar suspension
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gptkbp:targets
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Advanced targeting systems
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gptkbp:training
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Artillery training platform
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gptkbp:transmission
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Automatic transmission
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gptkbp:transportation
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Air, rail, and road
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gptkbp:upgrades
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Fire control system upgrade
Modernized fire control systems
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gptkbp:variant
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M109 A5, M109 A6
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gptkbp:weight
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30,000 kg
27,000 kg
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gptkbp:width
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3.2 m
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