Rows of 155mm ammunition designed for use in the M109A6 Paladin howitzer self-propelled gun are lined up during a Table XVIII gunnery mission conducted by 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division May 7 at Dona Ana Range, N.M. The main gun of the M109A6 Paladin can achieve a maximum rate of fire is four rounds per minute, allowing for constant artillery pressure to be levied against an
enemy force. Various types of ammunition are used by 4-27 FA during the Table XVIII gunnery mission in order to qualify the battalion through a series of live-fire missions emphasizing coordination, teamwork and precision.
Date Taken: | 05.07.2019 |
Date Posted: | 05.11.2019 11:45 |
Photo ID: | 5351035 |
VIRIN: | 190507-A-QF685-347 |
Resolution: | 5255x3503 |
Size: | 7.47 MB |
Location: | DONA ANA RANGE CAMP, NEW MEXICO, US |
Web Views: | 129 |
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