M102 howitzer

M102 howitzer

s for normal movement or air assault operations.

The M102 is no longer in use by the United States Army, having been replaced by the M119. It is, however, still in use by the National Guard. It is also used on the USAF's Lockheed AC-130 Gunship.

The M102 is used in extremely limited roles by the United States Marine Corps, primarily for firing salutes.

Characteristics

* Caliber: 105 mm (4.13 in)
* Length: 17.1 feet (5.2 m)
* Width: 6.4 feet (2 m)
* Height: 5.2 feet (1.6 m)
* Weight: 1.6 tons (4.7 t)
* Crew: 8
* Rate of fire: 10 rounds per minute maximum, 3 rounds per minute sustained
* Range: 11,500 m (7.1 miles), 15,100 m (9.4 miles) with rocket-assisted projectile

External links

* [http://www.army.mil/fact_files_site/m102/index.html The Army Fact File]

See also

* M101 howitzer - preceded 105mm howitzer
* List of artillery
* List of crew served weapons of the US Armed Forces


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