105-mm M09

The M09 is a howitzer mounted on a 6 x 6 armored truck. The vehicle is designed for rapid-response missions as part of a joint combat unit, including during large anti-terrorist operations. The system is designed to travel rapidly to a combat zone and quickly make the transition to the firing mode.

An armored crew cabin is at the front, with the howitzer in an open mount at the rear of the chassis. The gun mount is not turreted and provides only a shield for protection over the...