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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:11th_Airborne_Division
gptkb:105_mm_M68_A1_gun
gptkb:M198_sighting_system
gptkb:U._S._19th_Infantry_Division
gptkb:American_9th_Army
gptkb:M109_Paladin_self-propelled_howitzer
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gptkbp:caliber
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155 mm
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gptkbp:crew
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8
required for operation
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gptkbp:date
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1970s
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gptkbp:deployment
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field artillery units
quick deployment possible
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gptkbp:design
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modular components for ease of transport
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gptkbp:elevation
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-5 to +70 degrees
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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operates in various climates
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gptkbp:explores
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360 degrees
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gptkbp:first_appearance
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gptkb:1979
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gptkbp:frequency
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1982–present
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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monobloc
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gptkbp:historical_event
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used in NATO exercises
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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used in multiple conflicts
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M198 howitzer
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:M114_howitzer
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future artillery designs
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gptkbp:length
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39 calibers
10.7 m
HE, smoke, illumination, and guided projectiles
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular maintenance needed
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Rock_Island_Arsenal
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gptkbp:modifications
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possible in the field
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:Gulf_War
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Australia
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gptkbp:operational_range
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30 km with standard projectiles
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active in some armies
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gptkbp:primary_user
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several countries
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gptkbp:range
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24 km
30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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4 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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hydropneumatic
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:M777_howitzer
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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phased out in some armies
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gptkbp:role
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indirect fire support
counter-battery fire
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gptkbp:safety_features
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firing safety interlocks
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gptkbp:services
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gptkb:1982
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gptkbp:shoots
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electrical or manual
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gptkbp:sights
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gptkb:M70_panoramic_sight
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M777_A2
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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logistics support required
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gptkbp:tour
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split trails
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gptkbp:training
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several weeks for crew training
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gptkbp:transportation
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towed
truck or helicopter
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:weapon
breech-loading
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gptkbp:upgrades
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various modernization programs
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gptkbp:weight
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4,200 kg
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