M-101 howitzer

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf howitzer
gptkbp:armament HE, smoke, illumination
various types available
gptkbp:barrelLength length 3.0 m
gptkbp:caliber 105 mm
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crew 5
required for operation
gptkbp:currentStatus limited to training and reserves
gptkbp:decommissioned 1990s
gptkbp:deployedTo easily deployable in field conditions
gptkbp:design lightweight and portable
towed artillery piece
gptkbp:electronic_warfare used in various conflicts
gptkbp:elevation manual
-5 to +70 degrees
gptkbp:fieldOfUse artillery support
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1945
gptkbp:firstHeld 1990s
gptkbp:historicalSignificance widely_used_during_Cold_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M-101 howitzer
gptkbp:impact influenced design of future artillery pieces
gptkbp:legacy various countries worldwide
gptkbp:length 6.1 m
gptkbp:logistics requires logistical support for operations
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:navigationEquipment manual
360 degrees
gptkbp:operationalRange effective at long distances
gptkbp:range 11,500 m
gptkbp:rateOfFire 6-8 rounds per minute
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:M119_howitzer
gptkbp:retirementYear phased out in favor of newer models
gptkbp:safetyFeatures manual safety procedures
gptkbp:services gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:sights optical sight
gptkbp:successor M102 howitzer
gptkbp:transportation truck or trailer
towed by vehicles
gptkbp:type towed artillery
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M101A3
gptkb:M101A1
M101A2
gptkbp:weight 3,500 kg
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1945