8-inch M110A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer

The M110A2 is the largest available self-propelled howitzer in the Army's inventory It is deployed in division artillery of general support battalions and in separate corps- and Army-level battalions. Missions include general support, counterbattery fire, and suppression of enemy air defense systems.

CHARACTERISTICS
Length: 35.3 feet
Width: 10.3 feet
Height: 10.3 feet
Weight: 31.2 tons
Speed: 34 miles per hour
Range: 324 miles
Crew: 5

ARMAMENT
Type: 8-inch howitzer
Rate of fire: 2 rounds per minute (maximum)
1 round per 2 minutes (sustained)
Range: 16,800 meters
30,000 meters with rocket-assisted projectile

 Line Drawing: 8-inch M110A2

page created 11 June 2001

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