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M109A3: Self-propelled Artillery Gun
[[Image:M109A2.jpg|thumb|500px|right|The M109A3 in ''Steel Beasts Professional'']]M109A3: Self-propelled Artillery Gun




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Combat Mass: 27.5 tonnes<br>
Combat Mass: 27.5 tonnes<br>
Length: 6.9m (Hull)<br>
Width: 3.1m<br>
Height: 3.25m<br>
Engine Power: 450hp Detroit Diesel 8V71T<br>
Engine Power: 450hp Detroit Diesel 8V71T<br>
Height: 3.25m<br>
Top Speed: 56kph<br>  
Top Speed: 56kph<br>  


== General ==
== General ==
 
An American designed 155mm self-propelled howitzer, the M109 family of vehicles represents the most common Western indirect fire-support elements.  It is, or has been, in service by nearly all European and Middle-Eastern militaries along with numerous second world powers.  The turret mounted 155mm M185 L23 cannon fires HE, HE/RAP, Illumination, ICM, DPICM, Smoke, Area Denial (FASCAM), and chemical rounds. Beginning with ''Steel Beasts Pro PE'' version 3.002 the M109A3 is fully functional as an indirect-fire artillery piece capable of firing HE, smoke, and DPICM missions, along with limited direct-fire self-defense capability.   
An American designed 155mm self-propelled howitzer, the M109 family of vehicles represents the most common Western indirect fire-support elements.  It is, or has been, in service by nearly all European and Middle-Eastern militaries along with numerous second world powers.  The turret mounted 155mm M185 L23 cannon fires HE, HE/RAP, Illumination, ICM, DPICM, Smoke, Area Denial (FASCAM), and chemical rounds.
Beginning with ''Steel Beasts Pro PE'' version 3.002 the M109A3 is fully functional as an indirect-fire artillery piece capable of firing HE, smoke, and DPICM missions, along with limited direct-fire self-defense capability.   


==Thermal Signature==
==Thermal Signature==

Latest revision as of 00:45, 25 November 2017

The M109A3 in Steel Beasts Professional

M109A3: Self-propelled Artillery Gun


Statistics

Main Gun: M185 155mm L23 Howitzer
Ammunition Stowage: 36 ready/0 stowed
Default Ammunition: 22/0 M107 HE, 6/0 M110A2 WP Smoke, 8/0 M483 DPICM


AAMG: M2 caliber .50 HMG
Ammunition Stowage: 100 ready/400 stowed
Default Ammunition: 100/400 0.50 Cal M33 Ball


Armour Protection:
Front Turret: Thin, Steel. Protected vs HMG
Front Hull: Thin, Steel. Protected vs HMG


Combat Mass: 27.5 tonnes
Length: 6.9m (Hull)
Width: 3.1m
Height: 3.25m
Engine Power: 450hp Detroit Diesel 8V71T
Top Speed: 56kph

General

An American designed 155mm self-propelled howitzer, the M109 family of vehicles represents the most common Western indirect fire-support elements. It is, or has been, in service by nearly all European and Middle-Eastern militaries along with numerous second world powers. The turret mounted 155mm M185 L23 cannon fires HE, HE/RAP, Illumination, ICM, DPICM, Smoke, Area Denial (FASCAM), and chemical rounds. Beginning with Steel Beasts Pro PE version 3.002 the M109A3 is fully functional as an indirect-fire artillery piece capable of firing HE, smoke, and DPICM missions, along with limited direct-fire self-defense capability.

Thermal Signature

M109A3 TIS image, front-right M109A3 TIS image, rear-left