M107 175mm Self-Propelled Gun
The M107 175mm self-propelled Gun was largely deployed in NATO areas and its ammunition was commonly used throughout NATO forces. Designed to be part of a common family of weapons utilising the same chassis components, the M107 and M110 were essentially the same vehicle mounting different barrels. These guns fired an HE shell weighing 66.6 kilograms at a muzzle velocity of 914 meters per second. The M107 was used extensively in Vietnam to provide long range firesupport (being able to fire more than 30 km) and took part in numerous cross-DMZ duels with NVA guns. Though withdrawn from American service, vehicles of this type remain in service in the militaries of some other countries.
Specifications
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| Type: |
175mm SP Gun |
| Crew: |
5 + 8 |
| Vehicle Range: |
725 km |
| Max. Speed: |
56 km/h |
| Fording: |
1 m |
| Vertical Obstacle: |
1 m |
| Gap Crossing: |
2.3 m |
| Armament: |
1 x 175mm M113 Gun |
| Armour: |
nil |
Sources and Resources
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m107-175.htm
Maintained by Robert Sherman
Originally created by John Pike
Updated Saturday, August 07, 1999 6:35:42 AM
