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HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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F-5 HOW TO LOAD AND STOW PROJECTILES IN HOWITZER

a. 155MM Projectiles

155mm projectiles weigh almost 100 pounds (45.36 kg). Be careful when placing ammunition in

the hull and cab ammunition rack assembly to prevent damage to rotating band. Stand projectile

up on base.

NOTE

For stowage of M712 projectile, see para 5-21. For stowage of projectile extractor, see para-

graph 5-22.

When loading cab ammunition rack assembly (1) from exterior, make sure all retainer assemblies (2) are

secured.

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