M110 howitzer

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The M110A2 8 inch (203 mm) self-propelled howitzer was the largest available self-propelled howitzer in the United States Army's inventory. It was deployed in division artillery (DIVARTY) in general support battalions and in separate corps- and Army-level battalions. Missions include general support, counterbattery fire, and suppression of enemy air defense systems. The M110 was exported to a number of countries and remains in service with the Spanish and Greek Armies.

General characteristics

• Length: 35.3 ft (10.8 m)
• Width: 10.3 ft (3.1 m)
• Height: 10.3 ft (3.1 m)
• Weight: 31.2 tons
• Speed: 34 miles per hour (55 km/h)
• Range of the vehicle: 324 miles (521 km)
• Crew: 13 (vehicle capacity 5)
• Rate of fire: 2 rounds per minute maximum, 1 round per 2 minutes sustained
• Range of the howitzer: 16,800 m, 30,000 m with rocket-assisted projectile

History

The heritage of the M110 goes back to the British 8 inch (203 mm) howitzer of the Great War. A number of these were used by the American Forces and the design used as the basis for their howitzer. The M110A2 is the latest version with double muzzle brake, the earlier A1 version had a plain muzzle. It first entered service with the US Army in 1963.

Other users

British Army as M110A2 firing High Explosive and Nuclear shells only. (Been replaced with AS-90)

Spanish Army as M110A2, deployed in divisional fire support regiments.

Greek Army as M110A2

See also

• M107 - a 175 mm self-propelled gun on the same chassis.
• List of crew served weapons of the US Armed Forces

External links

• [Fas.org.]
• [Globalsecurity.org]

 

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