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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:105_mm_M68_A1_gun
gptkb:M101_howitzer
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gptkbp:caliber
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105 mm
standard NATO caliber
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gptkbp:controls
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gptkb:M101_howitzer
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:5
requires extensive training for operation
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gptkbp:deployment
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airborne and light infantry units
air-droppable
deployed in multiple international conflicts
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gptkbp:design
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to provide indirect fire support
to be lightweight and easily transportable
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gptkbp:elevation
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-5 to +70 degrees
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gptkbp:explores
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360 degrees
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gptkbp:field
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artillery support
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gptkbp:fire_department
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manual fire control system
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:historical_event
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used in various peacekeeping missions.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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important in Cold War era
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M102 howitzer
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:length
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4.1 m
various types available
L/39
HE, smoke, illumination, and practice rounds
single tube
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular maintenance
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Rock_Island_Arsenal
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gptkbp:modifications
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upgraded versions exist
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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used in various conflicts including Gulf War and Iraq War
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:NATO_forces
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gptkbp:operational_area
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supporting infantry operations
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gptkbp:operational_range
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effective range varies with ammunition type
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:propulsion
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gptkb:drug
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gptkbp:range
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11,500 m
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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6-8 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:M119_howitzer
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gptkbp:retired
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2000s in many armies
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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phased out in favor of more modern systems
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gptkbp:safety_features
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firing pin safety
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gptkbp:services
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1960-present
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gptkbp:sights
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gptkb:M70_sighting_system
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gptkbp:status
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still in use by some reserve units
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M119_A1_howitzer
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gptkbp:training
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requires specialized training for crew
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gptkbp:transportation
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truck or helicopter
can be transported by C-130 aircraft
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:weight
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1,800 kg
can be towed by light vehicles
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:1960
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