M198 howitzer
The M198 Howitzer during the Persian Gulf War
The M918 is to be replaced by the BAE Systems Land Systems M777 ultra lightweight howitzer, with deliveries commencing in 2005.
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
See also
- List of individual weapons of the US Armed Forces
- List of crew served weapons of the US Armed Forces
Categories: 155 mm artillery | American Cold War weapons | Artillery | Crew served weapons | Modern American weapons