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Plate 021 · Howitzer · Modern

M110 Howitzer

A self-propelled 8-inch heavy howitzer, the largest in the US arsenal during the Cold War.

M110 Howitzer — U.S. Army photo, Public Domain
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Historical Record

Provenance & Service

The M110 self-propelled howitzer entered service with the US Army in 1963 and served through Vietnam, the Gulf War, and beyond. Mounted on a tracked chassis derived from the M107, the M110A2 carried a 203 mm howitzer with a range up to 30 km using rocket-assisted projectiles. Many continue in service worldwide.