M107 SELF PROPELLED HOWITZER


The M107 175mm self Propelled Gun was largely deployed in NATO areas and its Ammunition was
commonly used throughout the NATO forces.
Designed to be part of a common family of weapons utilising the same chassis components, the
M107 & M110 were essentially the same vehicle mounting different barrels.
These guns fired an HE shell weighing 66.6Kg at a muzzle velocity of 914 meters per second.
The M107 was used extensively in Vietnam to provide long range fire support (being able to fire 30Km)
and took part in numerous cross DMZ duels with the NVA guns.
Though withdrawn from service, vehicles of this type remain in service in the militaries of some other Countries.

Type : ..............175mm SP Gun
Crew : ...............................5 + 8
Vehicle range : ........................................725 Km
Max speed : .................................56 Km/hr
Fording : ......................................1M
Vertical obstacle : ....................................................1M
Gap crossing : ............................................2.3M
Armament : ...............1 x 175mm M113 gun
Armour : ........................................Nil

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