M110A2 - 8 inch Self-propelled Artillery - Fall City, Nebraska
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BruceS
N 40° 03.125 W 095° 36.104
15T E 278072 N 4436781
Self-propelled artillery piece located in near American Legion in Fall City, Nebraska.
Waymark Code: WM1KWD
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2007
Views: 97
The M110A2 Self-propelled 8-inch artillery were introduced in 1963. It has a bore of 8 inches (or 203 mm). It has a crew of 13 with 5 on the chassis and the others riding in a support vehicle. The weapon has a sustained fire rate of one round per 2 minutes and maximum rate up to 4 rounds in 3 minutes. Only the driver has armor protection which was one of its shortfalls. The cannon range is 13.2 miles with regular rounds and 18 miles with rocket assisted shells. The M110A2 is being phased out and being replaced by Multiple-Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
What type of artillery is this?: Self-propelled Artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: United States
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
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
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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