M109A5 SPH
Type: artillery
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: BAE Systems (USA)
First Deployed: 2010
Overview
Morocco operates the M109A5 155mm self-propelled howitzer as its primary heavy artillery system, procured through US Foreign Military Sales. The M109 Paladin family is the standard NATO self-propelled artillery platform used by dozens of nations. The A5 variant upgrades the chassis and automotive systems but retains the 39-caliber barrel. Morocco uses the M109A5 for fire support to its armored and mechanized brigades, with the system capable of employing standard NATO 155mm ammunition including Excalibur precision-guided shells.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 6 |
|---|---|
| Range | 350 km |
| Weight | 28.9 tonnes |
| Caliber | 155mm / M185 L/39 howitzer |
| Armament | M2HB .50 cal for self-defense |
| Max Speed | 56 km/h |
| Rate of Fire | 1 round/min sustained, 4 rounds/min burst |
| Max Gun Range | 22 km (standard), 30 km (RAP) |
Operators
- Morocco
- United States
- Chile
- Brazil
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Israel
- Jordan
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