M198
M198
Towed Howitzers
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
M198
Designation
M198
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Towed Howitzers
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1982
Description
The combat-proven M198 is a 155mm towed howitzer designed to replace the M114A1 in the US Army. It is helicopter-transportable, reliable and more available over its predecessor. It can hit targets at 22 km employing conventional ammunition and at 30 km with assisted ammunition. The M198 towed howitzer was ordered by the US Army and the Marine Corps. Pakistan and Australia are foreign customers for this howitzer. It was successfully deployed for the first time during the Gulf War in 1991.
Ground Specifications
Crew
9
Mobility Type
Towed
Main Weapon
155mm towed howitzer (155mm)
Range
30.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Towed Howitzers
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1982
Total Production
1,000
Unitary Cost
USD $500,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
9
Dimensions — Height
2.9 meter
Dimensions — Length
12.3 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
155 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
2.8 meter
Mass — Max Weight
7,150 kilogram
Performance — Main Gun Max Range
30,000 meter
Rate — Max Rate of Fire
4 roundperminute
Rate — Sustained Rate of Fire
2 roundperminute
Time — SetUp Time
6 minute
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Artillery
Land > Artillery
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000447
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12.3 m
Width
2.8 m
Height
2.9 m
Weight
7150 kg
Operators (15)
United States
Pakistan
Brazil
Australia
Bahrain
Ecuador
El Salvador
Honduras
Iraq
Lebanon
Morocco
Saudi Arabia
Somalia
Thailand
Tunisia
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