Paladin 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer, USA

 

Dimensions:

Combat Weight
63,600lbs
Length
384in
Width
124in
Height
127.4in
Ground Clearance
18in
Ground Pressure
113.53psi
Fuel Capacity
133gal

Performance:

Speed
40mph
Vehicle Range
214 miles
Engine
DDEC 8V71T, 2-cycle diesel, 440hp
Transmission
4 forward, 2 reverse
Suspension
Torsion bar high-strength with high-capacity shock absorbers
Electrical Power
650A , 24V DC
Travel Clock
Remote Powered

Systems:

Navigation
Inertial positioning navigation system with integral AFCS
Mean Time Between Failure
122 hours
Mean Time to Repair
2 hours
Optics
Night vision compatible
NBC Protection
Individual crew protection with heating and cooling
Hydraulics
Segregated hydraulics system
Communications
VIC-1, VRC-89 or SINCGARS

Armament:

Cannon Range Unassisted
24km
Cannon Range Assisted
30km
Projectile Loading
Semi-automatic
Ammunition Capacity
39 complete rounds
Firing Response Time
<60 seconds
Sustained Rate of Fire
1 round/3 minutes
Maximum Rate of Fire
3 rounds/15 seconds; 8 rounds/minute
Fire Control
Automatic fire control with optical backup


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