Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:artillery
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| gptkbp:barrel_length |
39 calibers
|
| gptkbp:barrel_type |
HE, smoke, illumination, and guided projectiles
|
| gptkbp:caliber |
155 mm
|
| gptkbp:combat_history |
used in various conflicts since its introduction
|
| gptkbp:crew |
8
required for operation |
| gptkbp:deployment |
airborne and amphibious operations
|
| gptkbp:design |
allows for various configurations
to provide indirect fire support |
| gptkbp:elevation |
-5 to +70 degrees
|
| gptkbp:explores |
360 degrees
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1980s
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in modern artillery development
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
M198 Howitzer
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:1979
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a significant piece of artillery history
|
| gptkbp:length |
10.7 m
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
requires logistical support for ammunition and maintenance
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
can be performed in the field
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Rock_Island_Arsenal
|
| gptkbp:modifications |
upgrades available for modernization
|
| gptkbp:operational_range |
up to 30 km with extended range projectiles
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
still in use by some military forces
|
| gptkbp:produces |
over 1,000 units
|
| gptkbp:production_years |
gptkb:1976
|
| gptkbp:range |
24 km
30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles |
| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
4 rounds per minute
|
| gptkbp:recoil |
hydropneumatic
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:M777
|
| gptkbp:retirement |
phased out in favor of newer systems in some armies
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
designed with safety mechanisms
|
| gptkbp:sales |
sold to several allied nations
|
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:United_States_Army
|
| gptkbp:sights |
gptkb:M70_A1_panoramic_sight
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:M777_Howitzer
|
| gptkbp:sustained_rate |
2 rounds per minute
|
| gptkbp:trailer |
gptkb:M198_trailer
|
| gptkbp:training |
available for training purposes
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
truck or helicopter
can be towed by various vehicles |
| gptkbp:type |
towed howitzer
|
| gptkbp:upgrades |
can be upgraded with modern fire control systems
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom gptkb:Gulf_War |
| gptkbp:user |
United States, Australia, Canada, and others
|
| gptkbp:weight |
4,200 kg
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:M26_A1
gptkb:35th_Artillery_Division |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|