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== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|germ_m109g}}
* {{Specs-Link|it_m109g}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available ammunition ===
''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

== History ==
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== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

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[[Category:Tank cannons]]

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 == Description ==
-The '''M126E1''' is a 155mm American-made howitzer with an added breechblock, developed by Rheinmetall, which extended the effective range to 18 kilometers. This variant of the gun was mounted on the West German M109 modification, the [[M109G]].
+<!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -->
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 === Available ammunition ===
-* '''M107:''' {{Annotation|HE|High-explosive fragmentation shell}} - Default shell used by the M109G. With over 9kg of TNT, this shell is capable of destroying any target with a single shot.
+<!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
-* '''M107 (PF):''' {{Annotation|HE-VT|High-explosive variable time fuze shell}} - Same as M107, but now equipped with a proximity fuze with trigger radius of 3m. This shell allows the M109G to deal with opponent's close air support without the requirement of a direct hit. The proximity fuze may also be used to flush open topped and lightly armored targets out of cover by detonating the HE shell above them.
+* '''M107:''' {{Annotation|HE|High-explosive fragmentation shell}} - Default shell used by the M109G. With over 9 kg of TNT, this shell is capable of destroying any target with a single shot.
 * '''M110:''' {{Annotation|Smoke|Smoke shell}} - The M110 allows you to create accurate smoke screens or blind the enemy positions by hitting the cover they are hiding behind.
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 == Usage in battles ==
-The 155mm cannon combined with a powerful HE shell means that a well placed shot will send the oppontent back into the hangar with a single blow. Although not easy to aim because of the lower muzzle velocity compared to a regular tank, shooting at longer ranges allows for over the horizon shots, lobbing shells over hills and obstacles. It's recommended to avoid close combat and roll back into cover after firing because the longer reload time means that your opponents will usually reload sooner than you do.
+''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
 === Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
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 * Low velocity makes landing shots harder and require practice
 * Slow reload rate means that every shot counts
-* Some heavily armored targets may require careful aim to destroy
+* Some heavily armoured targets may require careful aim to destroy
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
-''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
+The '''M126E1''' is a 155mm American-made howitzer with an added breechblock, developed by Rheinmetall, which extended the effective range to 18 kilometers. This variant of the gun was mounted on the West German M109 modification, the [[M109G]].
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 === Available ammunition ===
-''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''
+* '''M107:''' {{Annotation|HE|High-explosive fragmentation shell}} - Default shell used by the M109G. With over 9kg of TNT, this shell is capable of destroying any target with a single shot.
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
+The 155mm cannon combined with a powerful HE shell means that a well placed shot will send the oppontent back into the hangar with a single blow. Although not easy to aim because of the lower muzzle velocity compared to a regular tank, shooting at longer ranges allows for over the horizon shots, lobbing shells over hills and obstacles. It's recommended to avoid close combat and roll back into cover after firing because the longer reload time means that your opponents will usually reload sooner than you do.
 === Pros and cons ===
-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
+'''Pros:'''
-'''Pros:'''
+* Powerful HE shells
+* Lower velocity allows for high arc shots out of cover
 '''Cons:'''
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 == History ==
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''