Editing M109A6 Paladin

{{Vehicle
| image = 400px M109A6.png
| tier = 8
| class = SPG
| aka = Paladin
| type = Progression
| nation = USA
| dealer = Zhang Feng
| crew = *Commander
*Driver
*Gunner
*Loader
| previous = [[Palmaria]]
[[PLZ-89]]
| next = Tier 9 Unlock Token {{Note|Enables you to unlock one tier 9 vehicle.
<br>Dealer: Zhang Feng
<br>Vehicles:
*[[WPB Anders]]
*[[Type 99A]]
*[[Panzerhaubitze 2000]]
*[[PLZ-05]]
}}
| damage = 1500
| penetration = 65
| dpm = 6923
| reload = 13
| hp = 2250
| hullvsap = 50
| hullvsheat = 55
| hullcomposition = Steel
| turretvsap = 40
| turretvsheat = 50
| turretcomposition = Steel
| speed = 56
| acceleration = 5.76
| weight = 26127
| hulltraverse = 35.84
| camo = 20
| vision = 370
| depression = -6
| elevation = 75
| accuracy = 0.120
| aimtime = 2.86
| turrettraverse = 21.78
}}
The '''M109A6 Paladin''' is a Tier 8 progression [[Self-Propelled Gun]] under [[Zhang Feng]]'s dealership.

==History==
Class: Self-Propelled Gun</br>
Developed: 1991</br>
Service: 1991+</br>
Vehicles Built: 992</br>
Operators: USA, Saudi Arabia

The M109A6 Paladin is the last mass-produced service version of the venerable M109. It was produced between 1991 and 1999 with 992 vehicles built. Compared to the older versions of the M109 series the Paladin is equipped with a sophisticated fire control and localization system. This heavily modernized element allows it to rapidly aim – a Paladin can fire within 60 seconds from coming to full halt. This ability helps to protect the Paladin from counter-battery fire. Additionally the Paladin can fire very advanced ammunition such as the M982 Excalibur ultra-precise extended range round that allows the Paladin to perform even danger close fire missions. The upgraded M284 howitzer has a sustained rate of fire of around 4 rounds per minute and the maximum range with special ammunition is over 30 kilometers.

The M109A6 Paladin – or, rather the M109 series in general – was not supposed to be serving this long and numerous replacements were developed at one point or another by the U.S. military. However the failures to produce a suitable replacement prolonged the service of this venerable vehicle family to the 21st century. While a successful export item, the Paladin was lately replaced by several notable militaries by competing projects, the British AS90 and the German Panzerhaubitze 2000. Nevertheless an upgrade of the Paladin for the U.S. Army (the M109A7, built on the Bradley chassis) was already approved and so the M109 series will continue to serve, possibly for decades to come. 

==Vehicle Traits==
*Artillery: This vehicle is capable of indirect fire across large distances but is very vulnerable in close combat.
*Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
*Smoke Generators: This vehicle generates smoke all around it and lays down smoke cover by driving forward.
{{Clear}}
==Ammunition==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!  style="display:none" | #
! Ammo<br>Name
! Ammo<br>Type
! XP Cost
! Damage
! Penetration
! Velocity
! Reload<br>Time
! More<br>Info
|-
{{Ammunition
| index       = 1
| name        = 155mm M449 HE
| type        = HE
| damage      = 1500{{Note|700 for Partial Penetration;<br>350 for Non-Penetrating Hits}}
| penetration = 65
| velocity    = 500
| reload      = 13.00
| accuracy       = 0.12
| firechance     = 100
| penrandom      = 10
| splashradius   = 5.00
| splashpen      = 230
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 2
| name        = 155mm T267 HEAT
| type        = HEAT
| damage      = 1200
| penetration = 850
| velocity    = 850
| reload      = 13.00
| accuracy       = 0.12
| firechance     = 300
| damagerandom   = 10
| penrandom      = 10
| moduledamage   = 25
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 3
| name        = Smoke Round
| type        = Smoke
| velocity    = 1000
| reload      = 13.00
| radius         = 20
| duration       = 20
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 4
| name        = WP Round
| type        = WP
| damage      = 20 per sec
| velocity    = 1000
| reload      = 13.00
| radius         = 15
| duration       = 10
}}
{{Ammunition
| index       = 5
| name        = 12.7mm AP
| type        = AP
| damage      = 15
| penetration = 30{{Note|30 mm at 100m;<br>15 mm at 1000m}}
| velocity    = 855
| reload      = 5.00
| accuracy       = 0.98
| partialreload  = Yes
| magtype        = Clip
| magsize        = 800
| burstrate      = 400
| damagerandom   = 10
| penrandom      = 10
| ricochetangle  = 67.0
}}
|}

==Upgrades==
===Armor===
{{Armor
| name              = Paladin Stock Armor
| hullvsap          = 50
| hullvsheat        = 55
| hullcomposition   = Steel
| turretvsap        = 40
| turretvsheat      = 50
| turretcomposition = Steel
| description       = This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns.
}}

===Weapon===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
!  style="display:none" | #
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Aim Time
! Reload Time
! More Info
|-
{{Weapon
| index      = Weapon1
| name       = 155mm M284 L/52 Howitzer
| aimtime    = 2.86
| reload     = 13.00
| depression = -6.0
| elevation  = 75.0
| ammo       = 155mm M449 HE<br>155mm T267 HEAT<br>Smoke Round<br>WP Round<br>12.7mm AP
}}
|}

===Engine===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Max Speed
! Reverse Speed
! Forward<br>Acceleration
! Hull Traverse
! Fire Chance
|-
{{Engine
| name         = Detroit Diesel 8V71T 405 hp Diesel Engine
| maxspeed     = 56
| reversespeed = 25
| 0-32         = 7.13
| 0-max        = 27.81
| hulltraverse = 35.84
| firechance   = 6
}}
{{Engine
| name         = Detroit Diesel 8V71T LHR 500 hp Diesel Engine
| xp           = {{currency|xp|17,285}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|293,825}}
| maxspeed     = 56
| reversespeed = 25
| 0-32         = 5.76
| 0-max        = 22.48
| hulltraverse = 44.8
| firechance   = 6
}}
|}

===Parts===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Name
! XP Cost
! Credit Cost
! Description
! Notes
|-
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Spallliner.png|40px]]<br>Spall Liner
| xp           = {{currency|xp|11,425}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|248,240}}
| description  = Hit points are increased by 150
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Smokegenerator.png|40px]]<br>Exhaust Smoke
| description  = Provides 2 exhaust smoke charges<br>Recharge time: 60s<br>Duration: 14s
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Smokegenerator.png|40px]]<br>Upgraded Exhaust Smoke Generator
| xp           = {{currency|xp|41,485}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|705,195}}
| description  = Provides 6 exhaust smoke charges<br>Can trigger 2 charges with little delay<br>Recharge time: 3s<br>Duration: 14s<br>Full recharge time: 25s
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Firecontrol.png|40px]]<br>Improved Fire Control System
| xp           = {{currency|xp|58,335}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|991,680}}
| description  = Aiming time reduced by 20%
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Autoloader.png|40px]]<br>Improved Loading Mechanism
| xp           = {{currency|xp|140,440}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|2,387,375}}
| description  = Rate of fire is increased by 7%
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Shockabsorbers.png|40px]]<br>Improved Shock Absorbers
| xp           = {{currency|xp|15,990}}
| credits      = {{currency|credits|271,795}}
| description  = Turning speed increased by 15%
}}
{{Part
| name         = [[File:Treads01.png|40px]]<br>Stock Tracks
| description  = Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.3%<br>Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.0%
}}
|}
==Other unlocks==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
! Name
! Cost
! Description
! Notes
|-
{{Other
| name         = [[File:battleharden.png|40px|bottom]]<br>Battle Hardened
| cost         = {{Currency|gold|4,500}}
| description  = The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits<br> and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
}}
{{Other
| name         = '''Paladin'''<br>Player Title
| cost         = {{Currency|xp|54,015}}
| description  = Unlocks a new player title: Paladin.
}}
{{Other
| name         = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>16,850 Reputation
| cost         = {{Currency|xp|67,520}}
| description  = Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
}}
{{Other
| name         = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>16,850 Reputation
| cost         = {{Currency|xp|67,520}}
| description  = Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
}}
{{Other
| name         = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>16,850 Reputation
| cost         = {{Currency|xp|67,520}}
| description  = Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
}}
{{Other
| name         = [[File:currencyrep.png|40px|bottom]]<br>16,850 Reputation
| cost         = {{Currency|xp|67,520}}
| description  = Provides an injection of 16,850 Reputation.
}}
{{Other
| name         = [[File:tokenunlock9.png|40px|bottom]]<br>Tier 9 Unlock Token
| cost         = -
| description  = Enables you to unlock one Tier 9 vehicle.<br>Dealer: Zhang Feng
| note         = {{Note|This upgrade is unavailable until the vehicle progress is complete.}}
}}
|}

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{{Self-propelled guns}}