M109A6 Paladin Howitzer and M992A2 FAASV

The M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer provides an important advance in performance, responsiveness and survivability. Able to operate independently, it has a firing range up to 30 km assisted with the standard M284 39-caliber 155-mm main armament.

The advanced capabilities of the Paladin were critical during the initial combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Firing more than 13,000 rounds, the BAE Systems-built Paladins provided critical fire support to soldiers throughout their march toward Baghdad. Additionally, Paladins have  continued to support ongoing operations in Iraq.

From the move, Paladin can receive a fire mission, compute firing data, select and take up firing positions, automatically unlock and point its cannon, fire the first round in under 60 seconds and move - day or night.

This "shoot and scoot" capability significantly improves responsiveness to calls for fire, and protects the vehicle and crew from counterbattery fire, significantly improving survivability.

The BAE Systems-built M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (FAASV) is the firing-position partner for the M109A6 Paladin and other M109 series self-propelled howitzers. It provides timely, efficient, armor-protected ammunition delivery to cannon artillery systems during both firing and non-firing conditions.