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M110 howitzer - Definition and Overview |
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The M110A2 8-inch howitzer is the largest available self-propelled howitzer in the United States Army's inventory. It is deployed in division artillery of general support battalions and in separate corps- and Army-level battalions. Missions include general support, counterbattery fire, and suppression of enemy air defense systems.
General Characteristics
- Length: 35.3 feet
- Width: 10.3 feet
- Height: 10.3 feet
- Weight: 31.2 tons
- Speed: 34 miles per hour
- Range of the vehicle: 324 miles
- Crew: 5
- Rate of fire: 2 rounds per minute maximum, 1 round per 2 minutes sustained
- Range of the howitzer: 16,800 meters, 30,000 meters with rocket-assisted projectile
History
The heritage of the M110 goes back to the British 8 inch howitzer of the Great War.
A number of these were used by the American Forces and the design used as the basis for the gun.
Other Users
British Army as M110A2 High Explosive and Nuclear shells only.
See also
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Example Usage of howitzer |
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ephemeraldog: howitzer's Moving Castle #warfilms |
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