The massive M110 sports a 203mm main gun. By Staff Writer
Developed in the 1950's, the M110 is a large caliber 203mm self-propelled howitzer. Developed about the same time as the M107 Self-Propelled Gun, they each share the same chassis and mounts. The crew is completely exposed to the elements and enemy fire and the system serves up no NBC protection whatsoever. A spade is lowered in the rear of the hull to provide more stabilization when the weapon is fired.
Needless to say, the M110 is still serving in some limited respects in a number of export countries. Modifications to the system have increased it's lifespan somewhat, though the machine remains outdated when compared to the newer breed of SPGs and MLRSs (Multiple Launch Rocket System). The M110 gun system is served by the M548 Ammunition Carrier with also carried the charges and fuses for each projectile.
Japan builds the M110 locally under license. Most M110's have been upgraded worldwide to the M110A2 variant listed below. The US and UK versions of the M110 have been phased out by the MLRS.
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1960
Designation:M110 Classification Type:203mm Self-Propelled Gun Contractor:Pacific Car & Foundry / FMC Corporation / BMY - USA Country of Origin: United States Number Built: Not Available
Operators: Bahrain, Greece, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Pakistan, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Turkey.
Variants
M110 - Base Model
M110A1 - New main gun barrel with longer range
M110A2 - Muzzle break added to barrel
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