MilitaryM114
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The 155 mm Howitzer M114 is a towed howitzer developed and used by the United States Army. It was first produced in 1941 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm Howitzer M1. It saw service with the US Army during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, before being replaced by the M198 howitzer. The gun was also used by the armed forces of many nations. The M114A1 remains in service in some countries.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal (US) |
| Introduced | 1942 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 5.8 t |
| Length | 7.32 m |
| Range | 14.6 km |
| Crew | 11 |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | — | |
| Turkey | — | |
| Taiwan | 250 | confirmed |
| Brazil | TOWED 155mm | confirmed |
| Iran | — | |
| Ukraine | 70 | confirmed |
| Vietnam | 155 | confirmed |
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