Vehicles Used By The CF

M109

M109

The M109 is a tracked, self-propelled 155mm howitzer for indirect fire support. It was developed in the 1950s and was manufactured in the United States. The M109 is in service with 3 Regular Force artillery regiments and has a detachment of 7 soldiers.


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Weight: 24,948 kg
Maximum speed: 53 km/hour
Armament: 155-mm Howitzer and a 12.7 (.50) calibre machine-gun
Range of operation: 220 km on road
Range of weapon: 18 km (full traverse capability)
Ammunition: 34 rounds on board storage

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