Primus & M109A6 Paladin SPH
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Comparsions of M109A6 Paladin Self Propelled Howitzer and Primus
ITEMS ................Paladin( Primus in bracket)
Prime Contractor :United Defense, L.P. (York, PA)TRW (Carson City, CA) (Sg Technology with United Defence Armored chassis)
Crew :4 ( 4)
Weight empty (approx.) 25650kg
Weight combat-loaded (approx.) 28910kg(28,300 kg)
Propulsion:440 hp .Allison ATD-XTG-411-4 transmission (550 hp)
Cruise Range 300 km(350km)
Fuel Capacity 500 liter
Max speed (Highway) 60km (50km)
Max speed (Off-road) 30 km
Into action time 45 seconds from a complete stop (less than 1 min)
Armament (Main) 155 mm, 39 caliber, (same)
Gun Mount M284 cannon assembly, fitted with the M182A1 mount
Armament (Secondary) 0.50 caliber M2 MG (7.62mm GPMG)
Extended Range 30 km with HE RAP and M203 propellant. (30km,ER)
Max unassisted Range 22,000 m
Max assisted Range 30,000 m
Minimum Range 4,000 m
Max Rate of Fire:4 rds/min for 3 min (6 rds/min)(Burst rate:3 rds/20 sec)
Sustained Rate of Fire 1 rd/min ,dependent on thermal warning device. (2 rds/min for 30 min)
AMMO............................37 complete conventional rounds and two
......................................Copperhead projectiles.(22 rds magazine
..........................................and 4 rds passive rack)
ref:M109A6 Paladin SPH
Primus
M109A6 Paladin
Primus
2.Are the two very close in capability ?
Experts here pl share lah. -
yeah...both are close enuff...the Primus chassis is the same as the M109A6 chassis...only the turret (and gun of cos') are locally designed..
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No, the chasiss is not the same, eventhough they are from the same company.Originally posted by Tango1:yeah...both are close enuff...the Primus chassis is the same as the M109A6 chassis...only the turret (and gun of cos') are locally designed..
Primus have track return rollers and Paladin do not have any.
Paladin come with hydraulically operated spades , Primus do not.
Chasiss width is smaller for Primus (2.8m vs 3.1m)
Edit: wrong term use , it should be track return rollers , not road wheel!!!
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Paladin gets NBC protection fr Global Security.How about Primus?
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Really? Same company? Isn't Primus designed by ST?Originally posted by gary1910:No, the chasiss is not the same, eventhough they are from the same company.
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cannot really say which is better cos they are for different countries... The good thing to note was that the Primus fires faster! YAY!
but i think primus chiong must got support truck to provide ammo. On the whole they are similar. yet each has their own strenghts.. kudos to ST Kinetics on improving it over the Paladin. -
Not entirely.We know UDLP provided the chassis.Originally posted by insouciant:Really? Same company? Isn't Primus designed by ST? -
Uh...are you sure? No road wheels means no mobility..might as well turn the Primus into static gun turret!Originally posted by gary1910:Primus have road wheels and Paladin do not have any. -
Sorry, wrong term use, Paladin have no track return roller.Originally posted by khyron1:Uh...are you sure? No road wheels means no mobility..might as well turn the Primus into static gun turret! -
wat's track return roller? how come i dunno?
turret is locally made, chassis from U.S
i am a primus operator -
Yup , I think no track return roller for Primus , I was confused with another vehicle that I have debate with quite sometime ago.Originally posted by khk:wat's track return roller? how come i dunno?
turret is locally made, chassis from U.S
i am a primus operator
I have mixed up with other vehicle that I have comparsion with. -
this is how the Chinese press reported on Primus.The reporter said he had visited the
launching ceremony.
http://news.sina.com.cn/w/2005-03-22/17546162146.shtml -
Actual, our Primus bundle with the SMART cargo rounds, is meant as a welcome gift for the PT91.
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Any info on these SMART cargo rounds?
