DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The M198 is a 155mm towed howitzer used by Iraqi forces for indirect fire support. It has been largely superseded by newer designs but remains operational.
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M198 Howitzer - Rock Island Arsenal
VENTAJAS
- Reliable and simple mechanical design
- NATO standard 155mm with wide ammunition compatibility
- US training and logistical support
- Large global user base
DESVENTAJAS
- Heavy towed weapon (~7 tonnes); limited tactical mobility
- Slow emplacement and displacement; vulnerable to counter-battery fire
- Limited precision-guided munitions integration
- Older generation than M777 and self-propelled systems
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW9
TYPE155mm Towed Howitzer
RANGE18 Km Standard / 22 Km RAP / 30 Km Excalibur
WEIGHT7,163 Kg
MAIN GUNM199 155mm L/39 Howitzer
AMMUNITIONNATO Standard 155mm
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