ARTILLERY SYSTEMS
M119A2
The 105mm Light Gun is an air-transportable 105mm caliber towed howitzer
intended for rapid reaction forces such as paratroopers. The United States Armed Forces also procured a US manufactured variant known as the M119.
_The gun is capable of firing at the Line-of-Sight has a maximum range of 800 meters and Beyond the Line-Of-Sight up to 17,200 meters.
The Capability Enhancement Program focuses on weight reduction, enhancements to its laser positioning system (LINAPS) for improved accuracy, and inclusion of a new family of improved ammunition.
_The gun is capable of firing at the Line-of-Sight has a maximum range of 800 meters and Beyond the Line-Of-Sight up to 17,200 meters.
The Capability Enhancement Program focuses on weight reduction, enhancements to its laser positioning system (LINAPS) for improved accuracy, and inclusion of a new family of improved ammunition.
M142 HIMARS
_The M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) is a C-130
transportable, highly mobile, rocket artillery system. It carries a single 6-pack of rockets or one ATACMS missile
mounted on a FMTV five-ton truck.
The HIMAS retains some of the characteristics of the proven M270 MLRS, while providing outstanding transportability and superior mobility over the MLRS. It retains self-loading and autonomous features as well as rockets and missiles launched from the M270 MLRS artillery system. A wheeled chassis means high mobility and less costs of ownership.
The HIMAS retains some of the characteristics of the proven M270 MLRS, while providing outstanding transportability and superior mobility over the MLRS. It retains self-loading and autonomous features as well as rockets and missiles launched from the M270 MLRS artillery system. A wheeled chassis means high mobility and less costs of ownership.
M777A2
_The M777 Joint Lightweight 155mm 39 calibers (LW155) howitzer has been
designed to replace current M198 towed howitzers. The US Army will use
the M777 for general support purposes within light forces, while the
USMC will use this weapon for direct support replacing all existing
cannon types within the Corps.
The M777 incorporates innovate designs to achieve the lightweight goal, without sacrificing the range, stability, accuracy or durability of the planned system. It will provide excellent tactical mobility, deployment capability and survivability. Excalibur 155mm artillery projectiles will provide extended range and improved accuracy.
The M777 incorporates innovate designs to achieve the lightweight goal, without sacrificing the range, stability, accuracy or durability of the planned system. It will provide excellent tactical mobility, deployment capability and survivability. Excalibur 155mm artillery projectiles will provide extended range and improved accuracy.