M102 howitzer

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First introduced during the Vietnam War, the M102 was the light-towed 105 mm howitzer used by the United States Army in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. It fires a variety of conventional munitions and traverses rapidly through 360 degrees. M102s can be dropped by parachute or transported by utility helicopters for normal movement or air assault operations.

The M102 is also the largest weapon aboard the AC-130 series aircraft.

The M102 is no longer in use by the United States Army, having been replaced by the M119.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.

Characteristics

• 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

See also

• List of artillery
• List of crew served weapons of the US Armed Forces

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