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M102 howitzer

The M102 howitzer firing
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The M102 howitzer firing
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.

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

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