1970 erfolgte der entscheidende Schritt zur Modernisierung der Artillerie im österreichischen Bundesheer mit dem Ankauf der 155mm Panzerhaubitze M109. Ab 1993 werden zwar alle „M109 Basic“ durch britische M109A2/A3 ersetzt, aber einige Fahrzeuge wurden teilweise zu „Rechenstellenpanzen“ umgebaut.
The major step for the modernization of Austrian Army’s artillery was the introduction of the 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer M109. As per 1993 all „M109 Basic“ were replaced by British M109A2/A3, but some vehicles were converted to M109 Data processing centre tanks.
The major step for the modernization of Austrian Army’s artillery was the introduction of the 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer M109. As per 1993 all „M109 Basic“ were replaced by British M109A2/A3, but some vehicles were converted to M109 Data processing centre tanks.
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