Posted on Aug 3, 2015
Army takes the First M109A7 Paladin. How old is too old when it comes to mechanized?
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The M109 Backbone of the Mechanized Artillery gets an upgrade with the addition of the new M109A7. I can recall seeing the A6 being fielded in the late 1980's, this is an old platform, most likely one of the oldest out there, and is project to go on till the 2050. That will make it a 90 year old platform. How old is too old when it comes to mechanized?
http://www.army.mil/article/146200/Army_accepts_delivery_of_first_M109A7_Self_Propelled_Howitzer_system/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s41mPivcztY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ8IugAc6Nc
http://www.army.mil/article/146200/Army_accepts_delivery_of_first_M109A7_Self_Propelled_Howitzer_system/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s41mPivcztY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ8IugAc6Nc
Artillery
13B: Cannon Crewmember
Tanker
11M: Mechanized Infantryman
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This seems to be one of those times when "if it's not broke don't fix it" is holding true and actually working.
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One thing I noticed in the video, and maybe it was a prototype, was the lack of spades on the back of the Gun. Can any one explain the advantage of removing the spades?
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SSG Roy B.
Make it lighter, comes with VMS,motion sensor,cause you still can go old school,hand cranking, (SUCKS!!!)With technology 2day, spades not necessary, I was on A6 for several years and even tought on it,we never used them, except 4 class environment, no more cammo netting either,that made me happier than the A/C on the A6
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It still does the job and it seems to be able to meet all requirements. Requirements are supposed to drive the acquisition of new systems, not just a desire to see more modern equipment.
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