M198 American 155mm Towed Howitzer
M198
Towed Gun
Other
Basic Information
Name
M198 American 155mm Towed Howitzer
Designation
M198
Alternate Designation
M198
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1979
Description
The M198 American 155mm Towed Howitzer was for almost 3 decades the primary towed artillery piece of the US military, and is still in use with several other countries. It is replaced in service with the US armed forces by the M777 howitzer.
Ground Specifications
Crew
11
System
Alternative Designation
M198
Type
Towed Howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Carriage
split trail
Crew
11 ea
Emplacement Time
6 minutes
Displacement Time
5 minutes
Dimensions
Length, Overall
11.0 m
Length, Transport Configuration
12.34 m
Width, Overall
8.534 m
Width, Transport Configuration
2.794 m
Height, Axis of Fire
1.803 m
Height, Transport Configuration
2.9 m
Weight, Standard
7,163 kg
Weight, Combat
7,163 kg
Ground Clearance
0.33 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
INA
Type
Howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Elevation
+72° (1280mils)/-5° (-89mils)
Traverse
45° (800mils)
Breach Mechanism
interrupted screw
Muzzle Brake
double baffle
Rate of Fire
4 rpm
Maximum Firing Range
22-39 km depending on projectile
Ammunition
Type
Projectile
Caliber
155 mm
Projectile Weight
44 kg
Types of Ammunition
Anti-tank (M718) (containing nine anti-tank mines) with the projectile weighing 46.72 kg, a muzzle velocity of 660 m/s and a maximum range of 17,740 m.
Anti-tank (M741) (containing nine anti-tank mines) with the projectile weighing 46.72 kg, muzzle velocity of 660 m/s and a maximum range of 17,740 m.
Copperhead Cannon Launch Guided Projectile (M712) to a range of 16,400 m (as their shelf-life has now been exceeded these laser-guided projectiles are no longer operational).
HE (M107) with the projectile weighing 42.91 kg, muzzle velocity of 684.3 m/s, and maximum range of 18,100 m.
HE (M449) (containing 60 anti-personnel grenades) with the projectile weighing 43.09 kg and a maximum range of 18,100 m.
HE (M483) (containing 88 dual-purpose grenades) with the projectile weighing 46.53 kg, muzzle velocity of 660 m/s and a maximum range of 17,500 m.
HE (M692) (containing 36 anti-personnel mines) with the projectile weighing 46.5 kg, muzzle velocity of 660 m/s and a maximum range of 17,740 m.
HE (M731) (containing 36 anti-personnel mines) with the projectile weighing 46.5 kg, muzzle velocity of 660 m/s and a maximum range of 17,740 m.
HE (M795) registration projectile for M483 and maximum range of 22,400 m.
HERA (M549 series) (RAP) with the projectile weighing 43.54 kg, maximum muzzle velocity of 826 m/s and a maximum range of 30,000 m.
Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) M864 (type-classified late in 1987).
Illuminating (M118 series) with the projectile weighing 46.26 kg, muzzle velocity of 684.3 m/s and a maximum range of 18,100 m.
Illuminating (M485 series) with the projectile weighing 41.73 kg, muzzle velocity of 684 m/s and a maximum range of 17,500 m.
Smoke WP (M110 series) with the projectile weighing 44.4 kg, muzzle velocity of 684.3 m/s and a maximum range of 18,100 m.
Smoke BE (M116 series) with the projectile weighing 42.22 kg, muzzle velocity of 684.3 m/s and a maximum range of 18,100 m.
Smoke (M825), base ejection, with a muzzle velocity of 797 m/s and a maximum range of 22,600 m
M982 Excalibur precision guided munition.
Protection
Shield
No
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11 m
Width
8.53 m
Height
2.9 m
Weight
7163 kg
Operators (12)
Pakistan
Brazil
Bahrain
Ecuador
Honduras
Iraq
Lebanon
Morocco
Saudi Arabia
Somalia
Thailand
Tunisia
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