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Welcome to the Unofficial Canadian Army Home Page.
DND PICTURE's
The 155-mm M109 is a full-tracked armoured self-propelled howitzer with amphibious capability. It's function is to provide mobile artillery close support.
Crew: 7
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Weight: 24,948 kg |
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Maximum speed: 53 km/hour |
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Armament : 155-mm Howitzer and a 12.7 (.50) calibre machine-gun |
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Range of operation : 220 km on road |
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Range of weapon: 18 km (full traverse capability) |
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Ammunition : 34 rounds on board storage |
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Entered service in 1976 Quantity in Service: 76 |
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Last updated: Jun-99
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