(1) activates engines and M2HB machine gun. (2) activates turret. VTOL and Trim controls movement and gun laying. Fireweapons to fire howitzer. LandingGear to operate recoil spade and travel lock.
The M135 Paladin is a Paternian 155mm self-propelled howitzer, designed by Bandit Corporation, based on M125 APC, and later, M7 Dragon components. Introduced in 1963, it is the core of Paternian self-propelled artillery.
This particular variant is the M135A6 Paladin, with an M445 howitzer derived from the M440 in place of the M282 howitzer derived from the M280, new fire control, and a reduced crew from 6 (sect. chief, asst. gunner, 2 loaders, and driver) to 4 (cmdr., gunner, loader, and driver), and has 36 full rounds.
All variants are protected against nuclear, biological, and chemical threats, and is rated to protect against 12.7mm rounds from the front and 7.62mm rounds on all sides. It is accompanied by M130 Tracked Carrier to carry additional ammunition and spares.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Tracked, Armored Carrier M125A1
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 13.9ft (4.3m)
- Length 45.6ft (13.9m)
- Height 18.6ft (5.7m)
- Empty Weight 32,525lbs (14,753kg)
- Loaded Weight 32,525lbs (14,753kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 24,173.6lbs/ft2 (118,025.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1.3ft2 (0.1m2)
- Drag Points 13577
Parts
- Number of Parts 341
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 1,529
@EnderSharky Thanks!
However, I'm referring to rifle-caliber 7.62mm weapons. 7.62x51mm NATO and 7.62x54mmR, two very common military rifle cartridges, have about 1000 joules over .50 Action Express.
And by nuclear, biological, and chemical threats, I am referring to the ability for the weapon to be able to operate in an environment with high radiation, bio weapons such as anthrax, and chemical weapons such as poison gas. If you drop a nuke on it, even a 300kt warhead (smallest warhead commonly employed), it will likely vaporize it.
However, nukes are often employed for impressive blast effect, and are mostly airburst weapons. In this scenario, it could survive a 300kt blast at a distance of 850m. And by survive, I mean "able to be towed out and repaired", because the shockwave would have killed whoever was in there.
"All variants are protected against nuclear, biological, and chemical threats" Ohh, interesting.
Wait... It can stop a 12.7mm from the front? And a 7.62 from the sides? A deagle could destroy this thing! XD
Very nice build! Well deserved upvote!
Yep. @Bobplanes322
Thanks! @GrOuNdZeRo
Being a former M109A6 Paladin crewmember I gotta say this is well done, Hooah from a 13B! Fort Sill OK baby!