War Memorial, Rensselaer, Indiana - M101 105mm Howitzer - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This artillery piece is located at the Flat Iron Park adjacent to the Jasper County, Indiana War Memorial, in Rensselaer, Indiana.

This example is showing it's age, with some corrosion on the frame, and the tires are dry rotted.

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The M101 and M101A1 105mm Light Howitzer, Towed is a general purpose, light field artillery weapon used by U.S. ground forces. The M101 was developed in 1928 and saw extensive use in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. It was manufactured at Rock Island Arsenal with over 10,000 produced including all variants.

Until a renumbering of artillery in 1962, this howitzer was known as the M2 or M2A1. With the 1962 change, it became the M101.

Specifications of the M101 or M101A1 Howitzer
Length 19.5 feet (5.94 meters)
Width 7.25 feet (2.21 meters)
Height 5.66 feet (1.73 meters)
Weight 4,980 pounds (2,260 kilograms)
Bore diameter 105 mm
Maximum effective range 6.99 miles (11.27 kilometers)
Rate of fire: Maximum 10 rounds per minute
Rate of fire: Sustained 3 rounds per minute

What type of artillery is this?: M101 105mm Light Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: USA Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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