M198 Howitzer
Type: 155mm Towed Howitzer
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Rock Island Arsenal
First Deployed: 2004
Overview
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 It has been largely superseded by newer designs but remains operational.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 9 |
|---|---|
| type | 155mm Towed Howitzer |
| range | 18 km standard / 22 km RAP / 30 km Excalibur |
| weight | 7,163 kg |
| main_gun | M199 155mm L/39 howitzer |
| ammunition | NATO standard 155mm |
Operators
- Iraq
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