MilitaryM119 howitzer
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The M119 howitzer is a lightweight 105 mm howitzer, used by the United States Army. It is the American licensed version of the British L119 light gun. The M119 is typically towed by the M1097 or M1152 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), and can be easily airlifted by helicopter, or airdropped by parachute.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Joint Manufacturing Technology Center of Rock Island Arsenal |
| Introduced | 1989 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 2.32 t |
| Range | 17.5 km |
| Crew | 5 |
| Caliber | 105 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 821 | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — |
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