>Glenn
>
>> M109A5 etc can also refer to a self propelled tracked howitzer. I could
>> never understand why they didnt pick a different number than the one
used
>> for a shop van!
>> Glenn MVPA
>
>One day someone may be able to explain the seemingly random allocation of
>"M" numbers that the US armed forces use. At one stage it was possible to
>have just about anything under the M3 designation: from a submachine gun
>to a tank (both a light and a medium!).
>
>So why don't they choose numbers that don't clash?
What??? And do it logically??? Do we look like Spock??? <VBG>
I think we are now up
>to 3 totally different vehicle types called M109?
>
>Regards
>Doug
>
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