105-mm. M102 Howitzer

First introduced during the Vietnam War, the M102 was the light-towed artillery piece used in Operations DESERT SHIELD-DESERT STORM. It fires a variety of conventional munitions and traverses rapidly through 360 degrees. MI. 02s can be dropped by parachute or transported by utility helicopters for normal movement or air assault operations.

CHARACTERISTICS
Length: 17.1 feet
Width: 6.4 feet
Height: 5.2 feet
Weight: 1.6 tons
Crew: 8
Rate of fire: 10 rounds per minute (maximum)
3 rounds per minute (sustained)
Range: 11,500 meters
15,100 meters with rocket-assisted projectile

 Line Drawing: 105-mm. M102 Hoxitzer

page created 11 June 2001

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