Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
towed artillery
|
| gptkbp:armament |
HE, smoke, illumination
|
| gptkbp:barrelLength |
39 calibers
4 rounds per minute howitzer barrel |
| gptkbp:built |
1970s
|
| gptkbp:caliber |
155 mm
|
| gptkbp:crew |
8
requires specialized training |
| gptkbp:deployedTo |
used in various conflicts
airborne and amphibious operations deployed in various terrains |
| gptkbp:design |
towed artillery system
|
| gptkbp:electronic_systems |
manual and semi-automatic
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
-5 to +70 degrees
|
| gptkbp:field |
360 degrees
|
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
1979
|
| gptkbp:hasExperienceIn |
gptkb:Gulf_War
proven in various conflicts |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in modern warfare
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
developed_during_Cold_War_era
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
M-198 howitzer
|
| gptkbp:internationalRelations |
used by several countries worldwide
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:United_States_Army
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future artillery designs
|
| gptkbp:length |
10.7 m
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
requires transport vehicle
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular inspections needed
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Rock_Island_Arsenal
|
| gptkbp:maxRange |
30 km
|
| gptkbp:modifications |
upgraded versions available
|
| gptkbp:navigationEquipment |
360 degrees
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
ground support missions
active in some armies |
| gptkbp:operationalRange |
30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
|
| gptkbp:propulsion |
towed by vehicle
|
| gptkbp:range |
up to 40 km
|
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
M777 howitzer
|
| gptkbp:retirementYear |
phased out in some armies
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
spades for stabilization
|
| gptkbp:serviceHistory |
1979-present
|
| gptkbp:services |
1980s
|
| gptkbp:shoots |
adjustable
|
| gptkbp:sights |
M198 sighting system
|
| gptkbp:successor |
M777 howitzer
|
| gptkbp:supplyChain |
requires logistical support
|
| gptkbp:supportRole |
offensive and defensive operations
|
| gptkbp:training |
required for operation
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
truck or towed
towed by trucks or vehicles |
| gptkbp:triggerType |
various types available
|
| gptkbp:type |
field artillery
|
| gptkbp:updates |
modernization programs available
|
| gptkbp:userCountries |
various_NATO_countries
|
| gptkbp:weight |
4,200 kg
approximately 4,500 kg |