Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
howitzer
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| gptkbp:armament |
HE, smoke, illumination, and precision-guided munitions
various types of ammunition available |
| gptkbp:barrelLength |
L/39 caliber
|
| gptkbp:caliber |
105 mm
|
| gptkbp:communitySupport |
modular design for easy transport
|
| gptkbp:crew |
5
requires extensive crew training |
| gptkbp:deployedTo |
capable of rapid deployment in combat zones
deployed in light infantry divisions deployed_in_NATO_operations |
| gptkbp:design |
lightweight and versatile
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
-5 to +70 degrees
|
| gptkbp:fieldOfUse |
artillery
|
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
1990
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| gptkbp:futurePlans |
planned future upgrades for enhanced capabilities
|
| gptkbp:hasArea |
extensively field-tested before deployment
|
| gptkbp:hasDepartment |
digital fire control system
provides fire support for ground troops |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
significant in modern artillery development
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
M119 howitzer
|
| gptkbp:internationalRelations |
used by several allied nations
|
| gptkbp:length |
4.2 m
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
requires logistical support for operations
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular maintenance for operational readiness
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Rock_Island_Arsenal
|
| gptkbp:maxRange |
19,500 m
|
| gptkbp:navigationEquipment |
360 degrees
|
| gptkbp:notable_player |
single shot and rapid fire
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| gptkbp:notableUsers |
Australia,_Canada,_United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:operationalRange |
up to 30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
|
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
active in service
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:rateOfFire |
6-8 rounds per minute
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| gptkbp:replacedBy |
M777 howitzer
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| gptkbp:retirementYear |
no current retirement plans
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
automatic safety interlocks
|
| gptkbp:serviceHistory |
Used_in_various_conflicts_including_Gulf_War_and_Afghanistan
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| gptkbp:sights |
M70 sighting system
|
| gptkbp:successor |
M777A2 howitzer
|
| gptkbp:supportRole |
indirect fire support
high combat effectiveness in various terrains supports infantry and armored units |
| gptkbp:training |
requires specialized training for crew
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
air transportable
air, land, and sea can be towed by vehicles like HMMWV |
| gptkbp:type |
towed artillery
|
| gptkbp:updates |
various modernization programs
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:United_States_Army
|
| gptkbp:weight |
3,200 kg
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1989
|