L119A18 howitzer

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf howitzer
gptkbp:armament HE, smoke, illumination
gptkbp:barrelLength 39 calibers
monobloc
gptkbp:caliber 105 mm
gptkbp:crew 5
gptkbp:deployedTo air transportable
gptkbp:design British_design
gptkbp:electronic_warfare used in various conflicts
gptkbp:elevation -5 to +70 degrees
gptkbp:firstAwarded gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:hasDepartment manual fire control
gptkbp:historicalSignificance significant in modern artillery development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label L119A18 howitzer
gptkbp:introduced 1989
gptkbp:length 4.5 m
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:BAE_Systems
gptkbp:modifications upgraded versions available
gptkbp:muzzleVelocity yes
gptkbp:navigationEquipment 360 degrees
gptkbp:notable_player direct and indirect fire
gptkbp:operationalRange 24 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
gptkbp:operationalStatus in service
gptkbp:range 19 km
gptkbp:rateOfFire 6-8 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil hydropneumatic
gptkbp:replacedBy M777 howitzer
gptkbp:safetyFeatures manual safety
gptkbp:services gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:sights optical sight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:L118_light_gun
gptkbp:supportRole support artillery
gptkbp:suspension towed
gptkbp:tour split trails
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation truck or helicopter
gptkbp:type towed artillery
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:Australian_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkb:New_Zealand_Army
gptkbp:userCountries multiple countries worldwide
gptkbp:variant gptkb:L119A2
gptkb:L119A1
gptkbp:weight 3,200 kg
manual loading