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	M109 Paladin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The M109 self-propelled 155 mm howitzer was first introduced in the early 1960s.
		Continually upgraded and improved, to today's current version the M109A6 "Paladin", it is still the primary indirect-fire support weapon of maneuver brigades of armored and mechanized infantry divisions of the US Army, Israel Defense Forces, the Italian Army, and many other militaries, including the Norwegian, Swiss, Danish,Pakistan Dutch (see picture) and Austrian armies.
		Israel used the M109 in the war against Egypt in 1973 and in the Lebanon war of 1982.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/M109_howitzer (607 words)

	Military Factory - M109 Paladin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The mission of the M109 is to provide the primary artillery support for armored and mechanized infantry divisions.
		The M109 has had a long and distinguished career in the US Army dating back to the action in Vietnam.
		The Paladin has seen many an upgrade program to ensure it's lifespan continues on as a front line artillery piece in the US Army.
	www.militaryfactory.com /armor/popup.asp?armor_id=7 (331 words)

	Paladin Article, Paladin Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A paladin is the prototypical knight in shining armour, a hero of sterling character and courage, whorights wrongs and defends the weak and oppressed.
		The tales that were told of the paladins revolved around the wars between the Franks and the Moors during the Islamic conquests of Spain and their invasion of southern France.
		The paladin was revived in the Dungeons and Dragons role-playinggame in the late 1970s as a character class archetype of a heroicknight devoted to a sacred order.
	www.anoca.org /roland/charlemagne/paladin.html (475 words)

	Modernization Through Spares
		The M109A6 Paladin is a 155-millimeter self-propelled howitzer.
		M109 Fleet Management, as the program has come to be known, is an effort to reengineer the current system and establish a fleet manager as the single focal point for M109 FOV life-cycle sustainment support.
		Midway through the Paladin production cycle, it became obvious that continuing to build the Paladin automatic fire control system (AFCS) to the traditional Army technical data package, with all of the how-to's, was contrary to the principles of acquisition reform.
	www.almc.army.mil /alog/issues/JanFeb99/MS365.htm (1558 words)

	M109 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer - Archived 4/2000
		The M109 is normally used for indirect fire missions with the targeting data provided by a forward observer direct or through some sort of a command post.
		Through the A5 model of the M109, the fire control consists of the M1A1 gunner’s quadrant, M15 control, M118C elbow telescope with a magnification of four and a ten degree field of view and the M117 indirect fire telescope with the same performance as the M118C.
		The same as the M109 with the addition of a modified M199 cannon, new powerpack, command control and communications equipment, automatic fuse and primer feeding mechanism and new cooled nuclear, biological and chemical protective suits for the crew.
	www.forecastinternational.com /archive/mv/mv4030.htm (9505 words)

	SP howitzer (USA) - 155-mm M109 - Military Periscope
		The widely used M109 carries a 155-mm howitzer and is the principal self-propelled artillery support for U.S. Army divisions.
		Presently, the M109 family of vehicles is in the middle of its life cycle (1962-2025).
		The M483 round carries eight layers of M42 dual-purpose grenades ahead of three layers of M46 grenades, the difference being a stronger case on the M46 to absorb the "setback load" when the gun is fired.
	www.periscope.ucg.com /mdb-smpl/weapons/artguns/selfprop/w0003617.shtml (2279 words)

	M109A6 Paladin Self Propelled Howitzer
		Paladin has both a Kevlar-lined chassis and a pressurized crew compartment to guard against ballistic, nuclear, biological, and chemical threats.
		The Paladin is designed to accept new technologies increasing firing range, rate of fire, and accuracy.
		The new Paladin closes the technology gap in response to the requirements of the U.S. Army Soldier.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/land/m109a6.htm (755 words)

	U.S. Ground Forces Fire on Iraqi Troops (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Paladin was first fielded in 1994 and is operational with the United States Army and the Israeli Army, and has been selected by the Kuwait and Taiwan.
		Paladin is operated by a crew of four, a commander, driver, gunner and loader.
		Paladin M109A6 achieves a maximum firing rate of up to 8 rounds per minute or 3 rounds per 15 seconds, and a sustained firing rate of 1 round per three minutes.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/870109/posts (852 words)

	paladin - OneLook Dictionary Search
		Phrases that include paladin: dark paladin, imperialdramon paladin mode, nissan paladin, paladin of shadows, paladin of souls, more...
		Words similar to paladin: champion, fighter, hero, more...
		This is a OneLook Word of the Day, which means it might be in the news.
	www.onelook.com /?w=paladin&loc=wotd (244 words)

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		Description (M109) The M109 has a crew of six, consisting of commander, gunner, three ammunition members and the driver.
		Intended primarily for use with M109 field units, the M992 can also be used by units with 175 mm, 203 mm, 120 mm and 105 mm self-propelled weapons.
		The XM975 Roland chassis, based on the M109, was used as the basis for the Robotic Command Center for use in various robotic vehicle programmes.
	www.pakdef.info /pakmilitary/army/artillery/m109.html (2135 words)

	DRAFT 11-13-97
		The Army plans to integrate the M109 FOV supply, engineering, and limited maintenance life cycle support functions by having one point of contact and focal point for all M109 FOV life-cycle program management and weapon system support.
		The contractor shall purchase M109 FOV unique parts from existing Government inventory of sufficient quantity in order to perform the requirements of this SOW and to divest the Government of inventory of unique parts.
		The contractor must (1) be aware of the Department of the Army requirements, and (2) either possess, or ensure subcontractors responsible for those parts possess, an NRC license and Army radiation permits for possessing, handling, and storing, and disposing of radioactive material.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/land/docs/InfoExchgPaper2.htm (10391 words)

	Point of Existence Forum > M109 Paladin
		Oct 19 2005, 11:52 PM M109 is the 25mm rifle.
		Oct 20 2005, 02:49 PM The rifle is XM-109, the arty is M109.
		The rifle is XM-109, the arty is M109.
	www.pointofexistence.com /forums/lofiversion/index.php/t157.html (731 words)

	U.S. M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer: WarToyZ.com
		The U.S. M109A6 Paladin is the most advanced self-propelled gun in the U.S. Army inventory.
		The Paladin includes new navigational and fire control systems and features a Kevlar lined crew compartment to guard against nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks.
		This highly detailed 1:32 scale version of the M109A6 Paladin is part of Forces Of Valor's Enthusiast Edition series, which is the extremely detailed version of this vehicle.
	www.wartoyz.com /page/WT/PROD/FV80021 (182 words)

	USATODAY.com - Close up: the Paladin Howitzer cannon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Historically, the term paladin refers to the 12 bravest knights of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlamagne, crowned by Pope Leo III in 800 A.D. Later, Paladin was Richard Boone's gunslinging character in the 1950's TV western, Have Gun Will Travel.
		In the 21st century, a Paladin is an M109 self-propelled 155 mm Howitzer cannon, and among New Jersey's highly lethal contributions to the impending war with Iraq.
		The main difference between the Paladin and its predecessor, which was used in the Gulf War, is its quickness in firing — and moving on.
	www.usatoday.com /tech/news/techinnovations/2003-03-19-paladin-howitzer_x.htm (617 words)

	iqexpand.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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		M109 Paladin The M109 Provides Artillery Support for Armored and Mechanized Infantry Divisions.
	m109_paladin.iqexpand.com (379 words)

	Isotx - Home of Iron Grip (Half life 2 mod), Mid East Crisis (Command and Conquer Generals : Zero Hour mod) and ...
		Purchased from the United States, the M109 is Israel’s artillery mainstay.
		The USA has been using Paladins since 1962, and the reliable vehicles have remained in service since then, and will remain in service for the foreseeable future.
		In MidEast Crisis, the M109 is Israel’s first, last, and only requirement in terms of long range destruction.
	www.isotx.com /index.php/forum/showtopic/32 (805 words)

	M992A2 Fire Direction Center Vehicle (FDCV)
		Based on the M109 family of vehicles, FDCV/FAOCV provides low-cost, survivable command and control for artillery operations.
		It supports multiple radio and computer systems, and can be equipped with an optional antenna mast that greatly aids in command and control missions.
		FDCV/FAOCV shares a common chassis, automotive controls and drive train with the M109 family, greatly enhancing maintainability, and it is 80 percent common to the M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (FAASV), increasing battlefield survivability.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ground/m992fdcv.htm (452 words)

	Cold War Crisis Board - Massive update
		M109 looks sweet as well, although i prefer the 2S1's camo to the Army green color you got goin there, but it still looks amazing.
		The name is not "Paladin", only the M109A6 was named so.
		And the tactical sign on it seems like one of the ODS ones, which would be a bit odd.
	www.cold-war-crisis.de /wbboard/thread.php?threadid=868&boardid=11 (845 words)

	1/35 M109 A6 Paladin Howitzer KFOR (rvl03056) Revell of Germany Plastic Model Car / Truck / Vehicle Military
		This is a 1/35 Scale M109 A6 Paladin Plastic Model Kit from Revell.
		The M109 A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, which was introduced in Sept. 1990, is currently the most advanced piece or ordnance used by American artillery units.
		The latest version of this self-propelled howitzer was developed as a result of a combat efficiency upgrade of existing vehicles known as the HIP (Howitzer Improvement Program).
	www.hobbylinc.com /htm/rvl/rvl03056.htm (502 words)

	Self Propelled Artillery - 2S19
		The Russian 2S19 looks similar to the M109 Paladin and PzH 2000.
		The basic and most used version is the 2S19, the 2S19M has a targeting computer and the 2S19M1 is fitted with a 155mm howitzer.
		The 2S19 is better and cheaper than the American M109A6 Paladin, although the modern European self-propelled howitzers are better.
	home.planet.nl /~rouw0062/dcdbase/ve_spa_2s19.htm (185 words)

	News From the UPARS
		Clark, a member of Springfield's Battery A, 118th Field Artillery, is a Cannon Crewman for the M109 Paladin Howitzer.
		Heaton is a one year Guardsmen serving as a Cannon Crewman on the M109 Paladin Howitzer and is a student at North Georgia College and State University.
		Young, a 9-year veteran serves as a Gunner on the M109 Paladin and is employed by the Statesboro Fire Department.
	www.dod.state.ga.us /pages/uparindexpg.html (3703 words)

	Ridgefield Hobby - Display Selections
		The M 109 A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, which was introduced in September 1990, is currently the most advanced piece of ordnance used by American artillery units.
		The equipment inside the turret includes the fire control computer and a vehicle navigation system that enable the gun to be aimed automatically.
		Compared with its predecessors the Paladin received a modified 155 mm/L 39 longer barrel M 284 (cannon Howitzer) to fire more powerful ammunition.
	www.ridgefieldhobbies.com /rh_itemdetail.cfm?recordID=1802 (178 words)

	DerelictStudios Forums -> Ride The Lightning
		Today we have a long-ranged treat for everyone here: the US artillery, consisting of the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and the M109 Paladin.The M270 is long-range junky's dream.
		Each vehicle will launch a barrage of 6 devestating missiles, but a long reload time and low armor make it rather vulnerable.The M109 Paladin is a highly mobile combat support weapon.
		When used right, Paladins, in number, can be the turning point in a crucial battle.
	www.derelictstudios.net /forums/index.php?act=ST&f=55&t=11026 (505 words)

	CGTalk - M109-A6 Paladin Howitzer - requesting crits
		I've been working on this for the past two weeks and think it's getting close to a final.
		I lowered the Paladin so that it sank in a bit, but have not had a chance to adjust the suspension or the slack in the tread.
		I cheated on the tread early on since this model was never going to be animated.
	forums.cgsociety.org /printthread.php?t=56749&pp=50 (1981 words)

	AFJI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Whether the resurgence of Apache PVS is an omen for wider outsourcing to come is unclear.
		Earlier this year, the Army cancelled plans to implement a similarly structured "fleet management" initiative for the M109 Paladin howitzer.
		In abandoning the effort, Army officials cited a lack of industry interest, strong opposition from lawmakers who are protective of military depots, and the need to focus their energies elsewhere–towards Apache Prime Vendor Support.
	www.armedforcesjournal.com /AFJI/Mags/2000/oct/milforce_6.html (478 words)

	M109 howitzer: Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The M109 self-propelled 155 mm howitzer (howitzer: A muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range) was first introduced in the early 1960s (1960s: The decade from 1960 to 1969).
		Continually upgraded and improved, to todays current version the [M109A6] "PALADIN", it is still the primary indirect-fire (indirect-fire: indirect fire is the use of artillery to fire at targets out of the crews line of sight,...
		List of crew served weapons of the US Armed Forces (List of crew served weapons of the US Armed Forces: more facts about this subject)
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/m109_howitzer (144 words)

	Call To Arms - Total Conversion for CnC Generals & Zero Hour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Posted by medicdude on Wed, 15 Jun 2005 06:36 PM Today may be 'Hump Day,' but the US Storm Week shows no signs of slowing down.
		The M109 Paladin is a highly mobile combat support weapon.
		Posted by medicdude on Tue, 14 Jun 2005 05:55 PM The US Storm continues as the mighty American Airforce flexes its muscle.
	www.derelictstudios.net /cta (1114 words)

	4th Infrantry Division News
		Each day, through rain, mud and sunshine, the Fires Brigade, 4th Infantry Division gunners man their M109-A6 Paladin howitzers, standing at the ready in case they are called upon.
		The team is tasked with making sure equipment from radars, weapons and tank systems are functioning properly.
		“I’m verifying that they have the correct survey information,” continued Steifer, who has surveyed Paladins for the majority of his 16 years in service.
	www.hood.army.mil /4id/News/Articles/2006_Feb/FiresBdeSoldiershelpothersstaybattleready.html (359 words)

	United States Army - dKosopedia
		A third one is the M109 self-propelled howitzer, the most recent version of which is called the Paladin.
		One was the Crusader, a next generation self-propelled howitzer that was more capable than the existing Paladin system it was to replace, but cost about ten times as much as a similarly capable multiple rocket launcher system ($24 million v.
		Current Army plans call for the first of the Future Combat System vehicles to fill the gap in the force structure created by this cancellation in the 2008-2011 time period.
	www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/United_States_Army (6634 words)

	Letterkenny Army Depot - Chambersburg, PA:Real Time Radiography Applied to Paladin Production
		In 1993, as part of the Paladin howitzer upgrade program, Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) became responsible for the hull modifications necessary to convert inducted M109 A2/A3 vehicles to the M109 A6 Paladin configuration.
		The upgrade included an x-ray requirement for the travel lock bracket assembly, which is welded onto the front of the hull.
		For more information see the Point of Contact for this survey.
	www.bmpcoe.org /bestpractices/internal/lead/lead_3.html (452 words)

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