

The ammunition can be loaded into the superstructure by a front-mounted crane and is fed from the vehicle along a conveyor to the recipient self-propelled howitzer this crane was not fitted to US Army M992 vehicles but is offered for export. The M992A2 is basically the chassis of a standard M109 155 mm self-propelled howitzer with the turret replaced by a fully enclosed superstructure. The M992A2 is the loading vehicle for ammunition of M109A6 Paladin able to carry 5,454 kg ammunition payload. The M992A2 is a Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle (FAASV) based on the chassis of the M109-series howitzer. The M109A6 Paladin is armed with a 39-calibre 155mm M284 cannon, which is fitted with an M182A1 gun mount, and has a range of 24 km using unassisted rounds or 30 km using assisted rounds. The M109A6 Paladin is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer mounted on a tracked chassis manufacture by the Company BAE Systems. Burke spoke on how these exercises will aid in the teamwork between both countries. This mostly will be providing support for ground troops during live fire exercises. The artillery unit will soon begin combined training alongside U.S.

John Burke, battery commander of 3-29 FA explained further. With the artillery being moved through different countries, delivery was no simple task. The transport of the vehicles also served as a unique learning opportunity for the battery. Bruce spoke on the team's familiarity with the task and how that contributed to the day's success. The downloading of vehicles was hardly a new experience for the Soldiers and they were able to carry it out with relative speed and ease. This training will provide both countries with the unique experience of learning how to become a cohesive fighting force as they both share and operate many similar models of equipment. and its European Allies and partners that promotes regional stability and deters aggression throughout Europe. and Romanian forces as they train side by side during Operation Atlantic Resolve, a NATO mission between the U.S. These artillery vehicles are earmarked for the combined U.S.
