M110 howitzer

M110 howitzer
M110 howitzer
TypeSelf-propelled artillery
Place of origin United States
Specifications
Mass28.3 metric tons (62,390 lb)
Length10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
Width3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
Height3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
Crew13 (Driver, 2 Gunners, 2 Loaders, (8 Support Crew–Other Vehicle))

Armor13 mm (.51 in)
Main
armament
8" (203 mm) M201A1 Howitzer
2 Rounds
EngineGeneral Motors 8V71T, 8-cylinder, supercharged diesel
405 hp (302 kW)
SuspensionTorsion bar
Operational
range
523 km (325 mi)
Maximum speed 54.7 km/h (30 mph)

The M110 howitzer was the largest available self-propelled howitzer in the United States Army's inventory.

History

The M110 first entered service with the US Army in 1963. It was retired in the early 1990s.

This artillery piece was exported to many countries, including Egypt, Greece, Iran, Japan, Morocco, Pakistan, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Turkey.

References

  1. 1 2 GlobalSecurity.org, "M110 8' Self-Propelled Howitzer"; retrieved 2012-2-23.
  2. ↑ Military-today.com, "M110 203-mm self-propelled howitzer"; retrieved 2012-2-23.

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