M120/M121 Mortar Mission Provide heavy weapon, high-angle organic indirect fire support to the maneuver unit commander. Entered Army Service 1990 Description and Specifications A conventional smoothbore, muzzle-loaded mortar system that provides increased range, lethality and safety compared to the World War II-vintage 4.2-inch (107mm) heavy mortar … [Read more...]
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Towed Howitzer (155mm) M198
Towed Howitzer (155mm) M198 Click to Enlarge Mission Provide destructive, suppressive and protective indirect and direct field artillery fires in support of combined arms operations. Entered Army Service 1978 Description and Specifications The M198 155mm towed howitzer is a medium artillery system that provides direct … [Read more...]
Towed Howitzer (105mm) M119A1/A2
Towed Howitzer (105mm) M119A1/A2 Click to Enlarge Mission Provide destructive, suppressive and protective indirect and direct field artillery fires in support of combined arms operations. Entered Army Service 1989 Description and Specifications The M119A1/A2 105mm towed howitzer is a lightweight towed weapon that provides direct … [Read more...]
Towed Howitzer (105 mm) M102
Towed Howitzer (105 mm) M102 Click to Enlarge Mission Provide destructive, suppressive and protective indirect and direct field artillery fires in support of combined arms operations. Entered Army Service 1964 Description and Specifications The M102 105mm towed howitzer is a … [Read more...]
MLRS
MLRS Click to Enlarge Mission Provide counterfire and suppression of enemy air defenses, light materiel, and personnel targets at ranges from 15 to 300+ kilometers. Entered Army Service 1983 Description and Specifications The MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) is a high-mobility automatic system based on an M270 weapons … [Read more...]