155mm M198 TOWED

The M198 is a 155mm towed howitzer developed for the United States Army and Marine Corps. It was designed to replace the M114 155mm howitzer and saw extensive service in various conflicts.

Development of the M198 began in 1968 to provide a highly mobile, air-transportable artillery piece capable of being lifted by tactical helicopters like the CH-47 Chinook. The system officially entered service with the U.S. military in 1979, offering a significantly increased range of up to 30 kilometers when utilizing rocket-assisted projectiles. It proved highly effective in major combat operations, including the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War, where it provided critical long-range fire support. While the U.S. military has largely replaced the M198 with the lighter M777 howitzer, it remains in active service with numerous export nations and has recently seen action in the Russo-Ukrainian War.