Haubitze M109 – Fotos & Videos

das M109 ist eine amerikanische 155 mm turmgetriebene selbstfahrende Haubitze, die erstmals in den frühen 1960er Jahren eingeführt wurde. Es wurde mehrmals aktualisiert, zuletzt auf die M109A7. Die M109-Familie ist die häufigste westliche indirekte Feuerunterstützungswaffe von Manöverbrigaden gepanzerter und mechanisierter Infanteriedivisionen.

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das M109 Haubitze is a self-propelled artillery system that has been in service with the US Army since 1963. It is designed to provide indirect fire support to maneuver brigades of armored and mechanized infantry divisions. The M109 howitzer has a 155 mm cannon that can fire various types of ammunition, including high-explosive, rocket-assisted, and precision-guided projectiles.
The M109 howitzer has undergone several upgrades over the years, improving its mobility, firepower, protection, and automation. The latest version, the M109A7, features a new chassis, engine, transmission, suspension, and armor, as well as a digital fire control system and a GPS navigation system. The M109 Haubitze has been used in various conflicts around the world, such as the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the Iraq War, and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The M109 howitzer is one of the most common and reliable self-propelled artillery systems in the world.