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M109A7 Paladin
Latest evolution of the U.S. Army's tracked self-propelled 155 mm howitzer family, rebuilt on a new hybrid-electric chassis derived from the Bradley for improved reliability and power generation.
In service since 2015 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
61
km/h
300
km range
155
mm gun
40,590
kg
💲 ≈ $6,000,000 — Approximate unit cost
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2015. Status: active · ~600 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
$15M – $21M
Acquisition is only ~30% of lifecycle cost — operating & support dominate over ~25 yrs. Rough 2.5–3.5× the unit price.
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Max speed
Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.
- 61 km/h Stronger than 42% of artillery systems
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 300 km Stronger than 12% of artillery systems
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 4 rpm Stronger than 24% of artillery systems
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 155 mm M284 howitzer
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 155 mm
- Ammunition
Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.
- 39 Stronger than 57% of artillery systems
- Max firing range
Maximum range of the main gun or rocket artillery (with assisted/extended-range munitions where noted). Higher extends reach.
- 30 km Stronger than 29% of artillery systems
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 40,590 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 4
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Engine
Powerplant model and type.
- Detroit Diesel 8V92 diesel
- Engine power
Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.
- 675 hp Stronger than 53% of artillery systems
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Unit cost
Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.
- $6,000,000
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 600 Stronger than 62% of artillery systems
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 1 Stronger than 17% of artillery systems
Specifications compiled from public BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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MKE T-155 Fırtına Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin has a maximum speed of 61 km/h.
What is the range of the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin has a maximum range of 300 km.
How much does the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin weigh? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin has a combat weight of 40,590 kg.
How many crew does the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin require? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin requires a crew of 4.
What is the main armament of the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin's primary weapon is the 155 mm M284 howitzer.
What engine does the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin use? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin is powered by the Detroit Diesel 8V92 diesel.
How many countries operate the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin cost? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin has an approximate unit cost of 6,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.
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