M102 105 MM Howitzer - Dade City, Florida, USA - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The M102 is a light, towable 105 mm howitzer used by the United States Army in the Vietnam War, the First Gulf War, and the Iraq War.

While the M102 is no longer in active use by the United States Army it is still in use by the National Guard.

Caliber: 105 mm (4.13 in)
Length: 21.8 feet (6.4 m)
Barrel Length: 32 calibres
Width: 6.4 feet (2 m)
Height: 5.2 feet (1.6 m)
Weight: 1.5 tons (1.4 t)
Crew: 8
Rate of fire: 10 rounds per minute maximum, 3 rounds per minute sustained
Range: 11,500 m (7.1 miles), 15,100 m (9.4 miles) with rocket-assisted projectile

Since 1964, the Army acquired 1,150 M102 towed howitzers. The weapon is being replaced by the M119-series 105 mm howitzer.

What type of artillery is this?: 105 MM Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: Brazil, El Salvador, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Thailand, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam . Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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