M107 howitzer

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:armor light armor
gptkbp:barrel_length 39 calibers
gptkbp:barrel_type HE, smoke, illumination
gptkbp:caliber 105 mm
gptkbp:combat_experience multiple conflicts
gptkbp:combat_role indirect fire support
gptkbp:communication_system gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crew gptkb:4
required for operation
gptkbp:deployment field artillery units
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:M107
gptkbp:elevation -5° to +70°
2° per second
gptkbp:engine_type diesel
gptkbp:explores 360°
5° per second
gptkbp:fire_department gptkb:manual
gptkbp:firing_mechanism semi-automatic
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1965
gptkbp:historical_significance used in major military operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M107 howitzer
gptkbp:introduced 1960s
gptkbp:legacy influenced future artillery designs
gptkbp:length approximately 24 ft 6 in
gptkbp:location various military bases
gptkbp:maintenance regular required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
gptkbp:operational_range approximately 30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
gptkbp:operational_status retired from active service
gptkbp:preserved_by in military museums
gptkbp:range approximately 18,000 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 6 rounds per minute
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:M109_howitzer
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:retirement outdated technology
gptkbp:service_frequency 1960s to 1990s
gptkbp:sights optical and laser rangefinder
gptkbp:speed approximately 30 mph on road
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M198_howitzer
gptkb:M109_A6_Paladin
gptkbp:suspension torsion bar
gptkbp:transportation tracked vehicle
trailer or self-propelled
gptkbp:type gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:weight approximately 27,000 lbs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_9th_Army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5