Monument du M109 de la filiale 297 de la Légion royale canadienne

M109 Howitzer

Dedicated to the brave men and women who served our country

Weight     27.5 tons

Length     30 ft (9.1 m)

Width     10 ft 4 in (3.1 5m)

Height     10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)

Crew 6 (2 Loaders, Gunner, Assistant Gunner, Commander, Driver)

Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T

450 hp (335.56 KW)

Operational range 216 mi (350 km)

Speed 35 mph (56 km/h)

Caliber 155 mm L/39 caliber

Effective firing range conventional: 18 km (11 mi)

Main armament M126 155 mm Howitzer

M126 155 mm Howitzer

Secondary armament .50 caliber (12.7 mm) machine gun

“MAY THE GUNS STAY SILENT”