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2601:681:6080:430:C989:B258:1C7E:A9EC: /* IRL */ Added short line regarding current use in Ukraine.

2022-09-25T17:01:34Z

IRL: Added short line regarding current use in Ukraine.

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	[[File:M109 irl.jpg\|300px\|right\|right\|thumb\|Here Comes the BOOM!]]		[[File:M109 irl.jpg\|300px\|right\|right\|thumb\|Here Comes the BOOM!]]

	The M109 is used by militaries all over the globe. The current model in use with the United States armed forces is the M109A6 (nicknamed the Paladin) which features improved targeting systems and communications equipment. The newest M109A7 is a massive upgrade that may as well be a new vehicle entirely. The A7 unit has an autoloader and can fire a steady barrage of one round a minute continuously until dry, a huge speed increase compared to the M109A6 which could initially crank out up to 6 rounds in the first minute but would quickly slow as the loader team tired. While other European countries have typically adopted the PzH 2000 as their modern replacement, the similarities belies the M109's influence. The M109 remains the US's standard self-propelled howitzer, having survived two ~~cancelled~~ replacements (the Crusader and the NLOS Cannon) and a proposal to import or license the PzH 2000. Its currently proposed replacement is the M1299 which might arrive in 2024. Maybe.		The M109 is used by militaries all over the globe. The current model in use with the United States armed forces is the M109A6 (nicknamed the Paladin) which features improved targeting systems and communications equipment. The newest M109A7 is a massive upgrade that may as well be a new vehicle entirely. The A7 unit has an autoloader and can fire a steady barrage of one round a minute continuously until dry, a huge speed increase compared to the M109A6 which could initially crank out up to 6 rounds in the first minute but would quickly slow as the loader team tired. While other European countries have typically adopted the PzH 2000 as their modern replacement, the similarities belies the M109's influence. The M109 remains the US's standard self-propelled howitzer, having survived two canceled replacements (the Crusader and the NLOS Cannon) and a proposal to import or license the PzH 2000. Its currently proposed replacement is the M1299 which might arrive in 2024. Maybe.

			The M109 is currently in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, donated by various NATO states.

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2001:67C:2628:647:12:0:0:209: /* Iranian Variant */

2022-04-28T21:17:08Z

Iranian Variant

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	==Iranian Variant==		==Iranian Variant==
			[[File:M109 Iran.png\|300px\|left\|thumb\|Iran]]
	Why wouldn't you want 6 for 10 points? 5+ skill so for Allah's sake take an observer, but 2+ firepower and smoke bombardment give some great options that don't involve [[Basij Infantry Company\|charging teenagers with AK-47s]] at the enemy immediately, which without support, usually involves putting most if not all of your infantry stands back in the carry case.		Why wouldn't you want 6 for 10 points? 5+ skill so for Allah's sake take an observer, but 2+ firepower and smoke bombardment give some great options that don't involve [[Basij Infantry Company\|charging teenagers with AK-47s]] at the enemy immediately, which without support, usually involves putting most if not all of your infantry stands back in the carry case.

1d4chan>Piroko: /* Israeli Variant */

2021-05-07T16:51:40Z

Israeli Variant

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	[[File:TIBX04-13.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\|MATZAH BALLS ON THE WAY!]]		[[File:TIBX04-13.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\|MATZAH BALLS ON THE WAY!]]
	Same story you've heard before, the Israelis don't have access to America's bag of dirty tricks. Which may seem unusual today but this is the 80's and Israel was still seen as sort of a loose cannon.		Same story you've heard before, the Israelis don't have access to America's bag of dirty tricks. Which may seem unusual today but this is the 80's and Israel was still seen as sort of a loose cannon.

			The M109 should be considered the default choice over the 120mm M106 for actually killing things, just as the 87mm M125 takes the M106's job for smoke & pinning infantry.

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1d4chan>Piroko: /* Israeli Variant */

2021-05-07T16:20:22Z

Israeli Variant

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	==Israeli Variant==		==Israeli Variant==
	[[File:TIBX04-13.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\|MATZAH BALLS ON THE WAY!]]		[[File:TIBX04-13.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\|MATZAH BALLS ON THE WAY!]]
			Same story you've heard before, the Israelis don't have access to America's bag of dirty tricks. Which may seem unusual today but this is the 80's and Israel was still seen as sort of a loose cannon.

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62.163.114.198: /* IRL */

2021-05-06T19:04:01Z

IRL

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	[[File:M109 irl.jpg\|300px\|right\|right\|thumb\|Here Comes the BOOM!]]		[[File:M109 irl.jpg\|300px\|right\|right\|thumb\|Here Comes the BOOM!]]

	The M109 is used by militaries all over the globe. The current model in use with the United States armed forces is the M109A6 (nicknamed the Paladin) which features improved targeting systems and communications equipment. The newest M109A7 is a massive upgrade that may as well be a new vehicle entirely. The A7 unit has an autoloader and can fire a steady barrage of one round a minute continuously until dry, a huge speed increase compared to the M109A6 which could initially crank out up to 6 rounds in the first minute but would quickly slow as the loader team tired. While other European countries have typically adopted the PzH 2000 as their modern replacement, the similarities belies the M109's influence. The M109 remains the US's standard self-propelled howitzer, having survived two cancelled replacements (the Crusader and the NLOS Cannon) and a proposal to import or license the PzH 2000. It currently proposed replacement is the M1299 which might arrive in 2024. Maybe.		The M109 is used by militaries all over the globe. The current model in use with the United States armed forces is the M109A6 (nicknamed the Paladin) which features improved targeting systems and communications equipment. The newest M109A7 is a massive upgrade that may as well be a new vehicle entirely. The A7 unit has an autoloader and can fire a steady barrage of one round a minute continuously until dry, a huge speed increase compared to the M109A6 which could initially crank out up to 6 rounds in the first minute but would quickly slow as the loader team tired. While other European countries have typically adopted the PzH 2000 as their modern replacement, the similarities belies the M109's influence. The M109 remains the US's standard self-propelled howitzer, having survived two cancelled replacements (the Crusader and the NLOS Cannon) and a proposal to import or license the PzH 2000. Its currently proposed replacement is the M1299 which might arrive in 2024. Maybe.

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62.163.114.198: /* Canadian Variant */

2021-05-06T19:01:23Z

Canadian Variant

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	Representing the vaunted Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, this vehicle is <s>unfortunately</s> self-propelled and not horse drawn as the Regimental name might suggest.		Representing the vaunted Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, this vehicle is <s>unfortunately</s> self-propelled and not horse drawn as the Regimental name might suggest.

	This M109 is largely the same as the British version, but with a worse assault value (~~Though~~, if your artillery is engaged in melee, something has ''already'' gone horribly wrong). Skill 3+ means that ranging in will be more reliable, something that always comes in handy. Comes in groups of either 3 or 6 for 7 or 14 points respectively, and cannot be upgraded. This makes it slightly less of a point sink than most other variants. Unlike the [[M125 81mm\|81mm carriage]] or the [[Raketenwerfer Batterie\|Raketenwerfer]], the M109 is used to murder your foes, not just pin them or blind them with smoke. With 4AT 2+ FP, this unit excels at fighting lightly armoured vehicles such as BTRs and BMPs.		This M109 is largely the same as the British version, but with a worse assault value (alhough, if your artillery is engaged in melee, something has ''already'' gone horribly wrong). Skill 3+ means that ranging in will be more reliable, something that always comes in handy. Comes in groups of either 3 or 6 for 7 or 14 points respectively, and cannot be upgraded. This makes it slightly less of a point sink than most other variants. Unlike the [[M125 81mm\|81mm carriage]] or the [[Raketenwerfer Batterie\|Raketenwerfer]], the M109 is used to murder your foes, not just pin them or blind them with smoke. With 4AT 2+ FP, this unit excels at fighting lightly armoured vehicles such as BTRs and BMPs.

	Some of you will note that these are the same targets that the Leopard 1 chews over for dinner: the M109 may not be a 'terrible' choice per ~~say~~, but the average player will have better use from the raw pinning power of rocket artillery or the cheap, smoke-and-pin versatility of mortars.		Some of you will note that these are the same targets that the Leopard 1 chews over for dinner: the M109 may not be a 'terrible' choice per se, but the average player will have better use from the raw pinning power of rocket artillery or the cheap, smoke-and-pin versatility of mortars.

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1d4chan>Strike Potat0: /* Iranian Variant */

2021-04-25T09:51:10Z

Iranian Variant

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			Why wouldn't you want 6 for 10 points? 5+ skill so for Allah's sake take an observer, but 2+ firepower and smoke bombardment give some great options that don't involve [[Basij Infantry Company\|charging teenagers with AK-47s]] at the enemy immediately, which without support, usually involves putting most if not all of your infantry stands back in the carry case.

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2601:400:8000:A140:7024:DEE8:5EFB:6CD2: /* M712 Copperhead had a longer range than that. */

2021-03-01T09:31:31Z

M712 Copperhead had a longer range than that.

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	You can also deploy smokescreens to shield friendly units. If you wish, you may have 1 or more M109s fire smoke while the rest fire standard bombardments.		You can also deploy smokescreens to shield friendly units. If you wish, you may have 1 or more M109s fire smoke while the rest fire standard bombardments.

	If you are using the Laser Guided Projectiles, you lose access to the template, but the AT Value shoots through the roof to a staggering 21 and your firepower remains at its spectacular 2+. Since its laser-guided, your Paladins don't need to have line of sight to the target, drawing line of sight to the observing team instead. However, range drops to 40 inches from the M109s. Keep this in mind if you decide to use your projectiles for counter-battery fire.		If you are using the Laser Guided Projectiles, you lose access to the template, but the AT Value shoots through the roof to a staggering 21 and your firepower remains at its spectacular 2+. Since its laser-guided, your Paladins don't need to have line of sight to the target, drawing line of sight to the observing team instead. However, range drops to 40 inches from the M109s. Keep this in mind if you decide to use your projectiles for counter-battery fire. Which is weird, because IRL the Copperhead CLGP that this is intended to represent had a ten mile range.

	You get three M109s for 7 points and can double the squad size for a further 7. Mines, bomblets, and laser-guided projectiles all cost 1 point to equip.		You get three M109s for 7 points and can double the squad size for a further 7. Mines, bomblets, and laser-guided projectiles all cost 1 point to equip.