US Army M109A1 in 1982. Fielded in 1973, this modification replaced the M126 cannon with a 39 caliber M185, featuring a longer barrel while increasing maximum range to 18,100 meters. [13]

The M109A1 was introduced into American service in 1973 as an improved version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer. The main improvement was the installation of a new 155 mm M185 …

Aug 13, 2021 · Accepted in November 1962 and entering service in Vietnam, where its 360-degree traverse made it a welcome asset at firebases, the air-transportable M109 mounted an …

The M109A1 is the iconic Cold War era self-propelled howitzer used by NATO forces. The M109A1 is the intermediate model of the M109 family. It is a successor to the short barrel …

The M109A1 variant features an improved gun—the M185 155 mm/L39 howitzer. This artillery system was introduced in 1970 and deliveries commenced in 1973. Other improvements …

This is the Name for the Swiss 224 M109A1 fully upgraded ((lit. Kampfwertsteigerung = upgrade of combat capabilities). Ruag created a Swiss-designed L47 155 mm gun which had an …

Dec 29, 1999 · The M109A1 mounts the longer M185 155mm gun and incorporates elevation, traversing and suspension improvements. It can fire a high-explosive round 19,800 yd (18,100 …

Aug 8, 2022 · In 1973, the M109A1 entered production, featuring a 39-caliber M189 cannon with a longer tube and more slender muzzle brake, which increased range from 15,967 to 19,794 …

Jul 1, 2006 · The M109-series medium, self-propelled howitzer is a full-tracked, armored combat support, internally loaded, air transportable, vehicle powered by an eight cylinder, diesel …

MIL-H-45374E, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155-MM: M109, M109A1, M109A1B, M109A2, M109A3, AND M109A5 (01-DEC-1992)., This …