M198 Towed Howitzer

By Michael Bame, About.com Guide

• Length when towed – 40.7 feet
• Length when in firing position – 36.2 feet
• Width – 9.2 feet
• Height – 9.5 feet
• Weight – 15,758 pounds
• Crew size – 10
• Range – 13+ miles with standard shells, 18+ miles using rocket-assisted shells
• Maximum Rate of fire – 4 rounds per minute for 2 minutes
• Sustained fire rate – 2 rounds per minute
• Cost – about $500,000 each

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