M110 howitzer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids M110 howitzer
M110 howitzer
Type	Self-propelled artillery
Place of origin	United States
Specifications
Mass	28.3 metric tons (62,390 lb)
Length	10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
Width	3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
Height	3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
Crew	13 (Driver, 2 Gunners, 2 Loaders, (8 Support Crew–Other Vehicle))
Armor	13 mm (.51 in)
Main armament	8" (203 mm) M201A1 Howitzer 2 Rounds
Engine	General Motors 8V71T, 8-cylinder, supercharged diesel 405 hp (302 kW)
Suspension	Torsion bar
Operational range	523 km (325 mi)
Maximum speed	54.7 km/h (30 mph)

The M110 howitzer was a very large and powerful self-propelled gun used by the United States Army. It was like a giant cannon on tracks that could move by itself. This special type of artillery was designed to fire huge shells over long distances.

History of the M110 Howitzer

When was the M110 Howitzer Used?

The M110 howitzer first started being used by the U.S. Army in 1963. It was an important part of their military equipment for many years. The M110 was eventually retired from service in the early 1990s.

Countries that Used the M110

Besides the United States, many other countries around the world also used this powerful artillery piece. Some of these nations included Egypt, Greece, Iran, Japan, Morocco, Pakistan, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey.

Images for kids

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  German M110 during training, winter of 1970–1971

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  A 203 millimetre W33 nuclear artillery shell on display

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  Map with M110 operators in blue and former operators in red

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  U.S. Army M110A2 howitzers in a staging area prior to transport, Port of Antwerp, 1984

See also

• List of howitzers
• Artillery of Japan

In Spanish: Obús autopropulsado M110 para niños