L119A48 howitzer

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf howitzer
gptkbp:armament HE, smoke, illumination
various types available
gptkbp:barrelLength 39 calibers
gptkbp:caliber 105 mm
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1960s
gptkbp:crew 5
required for operation
gptkbp:deployedTo field artillery units
deployed_in_NATO_exercises
gptkbp:design lightweight and portable
gptkbp:electronic_warfare gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:elevation -5 to +70 degrees
gptkbp:field can be adapted for specific missions
gptkbp:firstHeld gptkb:Falklands_War
gptkbp:height 1.5 m
gptkbp:historicalPeriod used in peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used in multiple conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label L119A48 howitzer
gptkbp:internationalRelations several countries worldwide
gptkbp:length 4.5 m
gptkbp:logistics requires transport vehicle for movement
gptkbp:maintenance regular servicing required
gptkbp:manufacturer Royal Ordnance
gptkbp:maxRange 24 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
gptkbp:modifications upgraded fire control systems
gptkbp:navigationEquipment 360 degrees
gptkbp:notable_player single shot, rapid fire
gptkbp:operationalRange effective range of 15 km
gptkbp:operationalStatus used in various theaters of war
active in some military forces
gptkbp:powers effective against soft and hard targets
gptkbp:range 19 km
gptkbp:rateOfFire 6-8 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil hydropneumatic
gptkbp:retirementYear phased out in some armies
gptkbp:safetyFeatures automatic safety interlocks
gptkbp:services 1970s
gptkbp:sights optical and laser rangefinder
gptkbp:strategicGoals important for artillery capabilities
gptkbp:successor gptkb:L118_light_gun
gptkbp:supportRole provides indirect fire support
close support artillery
gptkbp:trainingExercises used in artillery training programs
gptkbp:transportation air transportable
truck or helicopter
can be towed or airlifted
gptkbp:type towed artillery
gptkbp:updates modernized versions available
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:variant L119A1,_L119A2
gptkbp:weight 3,200 kg
separate loading
gptkbp:width 2.2 m