Comparsions of M109A6 Paladin Self Propelled Howitzer and
Primus
ITEMS ................Paladin( Primus in
bracket)
Prime Contractor :United Defense, L.P. (York, PA)TRW (Carson City,
CA) (Sg Technology with United Defence Armored chassis)
Crew :4 ( 4)
Weight empty (approx.) 25650kg
Weight combat-loaded (approx.) 28910kg(28,300
kg)
Propulsion:440 hp .Allison ATD-XTG-411-4 transmission (550
hp)
Cruise Range 300 km(350km)
Fuel Capacity 500 liter
Max speed (Highway) 60km (50km)
Max speed (Off-road) 30 km
Into action time 45 seconds from a complete stop (less than
1 min)
Armament (Main) 155 mm, 39 caliber, (same)
Gun Mount M284 cannon assembly, fitted with the M182A1 mount
Armament (Secondary) 0.50 caliber M2 MG (7.62mm
GPMG)
Extended Range 30 km with HE RAP and M203 propellant.
(30km,ER)
Max unassisted Range 22,000 m
Max assisted Range 30,000 m
Minimum Range 4,000 m
Max Rate of Fire:4 rds/min for 3 min (6 rds/min)(Burst
rate:3 rds/20 sec)
Sustained Rate of Fire 1 rd/min
,dependent on thermal warning device. (2 rds/min for 30
min)
AMMO............................37 complete conventional rounds and
two
......................................Copperhead
projectiles.(22 rds magazine
..........................................and 4 rds passive
rack)
ref:M109A6 Paladin SPH
Primus
M109A6 Paladin
Primus
2.Are the two very close in capability ?
Experts here pl share lah.
