 M102 105 MM Howitzer - Dade City, Florida, USA
Posted by: BoomersOTR
N 28° 21.923 W 082° 11.236
17R E 383657 N 3138252
A M102 105 MM Howitzer located in front of the Army National Guard Armory in Dade City, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM17KXK
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2023
Views: 2
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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