M109 A6

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:armament gptkb:M284_155_mm_howitzer
gptkb:M240_machine_gun
155 mm gun
gptkbp:armor Steel armor
gptkbp:barrel_type HE, smoke, illumination
gptkbp:caliber 155 mm
gptkbp:combat_history gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:communication gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:communication_system gptkb:radio_station
24 V DC
gptkbp:crew gptkb:6
Extensive training required
gptkbp:deployment Worldwide
gptkbp:design Modular design
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:development gptkb:M109_family_of_vehicles
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Detroit_Diesel_8_V-71_T
gptkbp:fire_department gptkb:Digital_fire_control_system
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 150 gallons
gptkbp:height 3.2 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M109 A6
gptkbp:length 9.8 m
gptkbp:logistics Complex logistics support
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:BAE_Systems
gptkbp:max_speed 38 km/h
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:number_built over 1,000
gptkbp:operational_range Self-propelled
gptkbp:primary_role Artillery support
gptkbp:produces 1996-2005
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1996
gptkb:2005
gptkbp:range 30 km
30 km (with standard ammunition)
40 km (with rocket-assisted projectiles)
30 km (with standard shell)
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 4 rounds per minute
gptkbp:role Indirect fire support
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1999
gptkbp:speed 56 km/h
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M109_A7
gptkbp:support Close air support
Urban warfare
Counter-battery fire
Siege operations
Fire support coordination
Assault support
gptkbp:suspension Torsion bar
gptkbp:transmission gptkb:Automatic
gptkbp:transportation Tracked vehicle
gptkbp:type gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:upgrades gptkb:M109_A7
Improved mobility
Improved armor
Enhanced fire control
Newer ammunition types
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M109_A5
gptkb:M109_A7
gptkb:M109_A6_Paladin
gptkbp:weight 27 tons
30 tons
27,000 lb
gptkbp:width 3.2 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M109_Paladin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5