Description:
Features: The M198 Medium
Towed Howitzer
is a 155mm field artillery howitzer. It is constructed of aluminum and
steel, and is air transportable by CH-53E helicopter, and C-130 or
larger fixed-wing aircraft. The M198 provides increased range, and
improved reliability and maintainability over the former standard towed
155mm howitzer, the M114A2. The use of rocket-assisted projectiles
significantly extends the range, lethality, and counterbattery fires of
the direct support artillery battalions. The M198 fires all current and
developmental 155mm ammunition.
Background:
The first 10 M198 Howitzers were delivered to the 10th Marine Regiment
in January 1982. The first Army M198 Howitzers were delivered to Ft.
Bragg. |
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