M109A3
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.