The M198 Howitzer during the Persian Gulf War
The
M198 howitzer is a medium-sized, towed
artillery piece. It can be dropped by
parachute or transported by a
CH-47 Chinook. The M198 is deployed in separate corps- and Army-level field artillery units, as well as in artillery battalions of light and airborne divisions. It also provides field
artillery fire support for all
US Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force organizations.
General characteristics
- Length:
- In tow: 12.3 m (40 ft 6 in)
- Firing: 11 m (36 ft 2 in)
- Width in tow: 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
- Height in tow: 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
- Weight: 7,154 kg (15,758 lb)
- Bore diameter: 155 mm
- Maximum effective range:
- conventional ammunition: 22,400 m (14 miles)
- rocket-assisted projectile: 30,000 m (18.6 miles)
- Rate of Fire:
- Maximum: 4 round/min
- Sustained: 2 round/min
- Crew: 9 enlisted
- Unit Replacement Cost: US$527,337
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