The M109 series howitzer is a vehicle that provides armored combat support, 155mm-caliber howitzer fielded by the US Army during the Cold War. the development of the M109 began in 1950s. It entered service in 1961. it's powered by a 8V71T diesel engine, generating 490 hp. Its crew of six is protected by hardened aluminum alloy. The 155mm cannon has an interrupted screw breech and fires each typical and tactical nuclear rounds.
The M109 was employed in the Vietnam War, Yom Kippur War (1973), the Gulf War (1973), in the 1982 Lebanon War, and in the Iran-Iraq War (1983-1988). This self-propelled, armored artillery piece was manufactured in many variants, the most widely used of which is the M109A6 Paladin, that has an increased armor protection, safer internal stowage arrangement for ammunition and equipment, and engine and suspension upgrades.
The M109 was employed in the Vietnam War, Yom Kippur War (1973), the Gulf War (1973), in the 1982 Lebanon War, and in the Iran-Iraq War (1983-1988). This self-propelled, armored artillery piece was manufactured in many variants, the most widely used of which is the M109A6 Paladin, that has an increased armor protection, safer internal stowage arrangement for ammunition and equipment, and engine and suspension upgrades.
