The M-109 Paladin A6 is self propelled 155 mm howitzer. It contain an on board ballistic computer and navigation system, secure radio infrastructure, an improved cannon and gun mount, automatic gun positioning, automotive improvement and driver night vision equipment.
The M109 has a crew of six: the section chief, the driver, the gunner, the assistant gunner and two ammunition handlers. The gunner aims the cannon left or right (deflection), the assistant gunner aims the cannon up and down (quadrant). The M109A6 Paladin needs only a crew of four: the commander, driver, gunner and ammunition loader.
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