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105mm Light Gun

105mm Light Gun

Towed Howitzers
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Basic Information
Name
105mm Light Gun
Designation
105mm Light Gun
Alternate Designation
Hamel, L118, L119, M119, M119A1, M119A2
Equipment Type
Towed Howitzers
Manufacturer
BAE Systems
Date of Introduction
1975
Description

The 105mm Light Gun is an air-transportable 105mm caliber towed howitzer intended for rapid reaction forces such as paratroopers. It entered service in the British Army in 1975 and since then has been sold to more than 17 international customers. It saw combat in 1982 during the Falklands conflict. Besides, it was deployed providing fire support during conflicts in Iraq, Balkans and Africa. Firing at the Line-of-Sight has a maximum range of 800 meters and Beyond the Line-Of-Sight up to 17,200 meters. The British Army is upgrading its existing high mobility 105mm Light Guns to keep the weapon system in active service until 2025. The Capability Enhancement Program focuses on weight reduction, enhancements to its laser positioning system (LINAPS) for improved accuracy, and inclusion of a new family of improved ammunition. Australian Army has deployed this weapon under Hamel designation. The United States Armed Forces also procured the 105mm Light Gun as the M119.

Ground Specifications
Crew 6
Overview (Deagel)
Group Towed Howitzers
Status Active
Also Known As Hamel, L118, L119, M119, M119A1, M119A2
Origin United Kingdom
Contractor BAE Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1975
Total Production 1,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 6
Dimensions — Height 2.1 meter
Dimensions — Length 8.8 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 105 millimeter
Dimensions — Width 1.8 meter
Mass — Max Weight 1,900 kilogram
Performance — Main Gun Max Range 17,200 meter
Rate — Max Rate of Fire 6 roundperminute
Details
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Category Artillery
Land > Artillery
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.8 m
Width
1.8 m
Height
2.1 m
Weight
1900 kg
Operators (16)
United States
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Brazil
Spain
Australia
Botswana
Ireland
Jordan
Kenya
Malaysia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Portugal
Switzerland
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