M108 howitzer | |
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| 国家 | 美国 |
| 作用 | 自行105毫米榴弹炮 |
| 开发 | 20世纪50年代中期 |
| 建立 | 未知 |
这 M108榴弹炮 is an American self-propelled 105 mm howitzer, first introduced in the early 1960s as a replacement for the M52 self-propelled howitzer. The M108 was powered by a Detroit Diesel turbocharged 8V-71T 8-cylinders 405 hp engine. It used the same hull and turret as the 155 mm M109 self-propelled howitzer, and components of the M113 armored vehicle. The M108 was phased out soon after the American intervention in the Vietnam War, as the M109’s 155 mm calibre was considered better fitted for modern war.
源： 维基百科上的 M108 榴弹炮
| M-108 105mm Self Propelled Howitzer Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Bill Maloney |
| Localisation | Military Museum of Southern New England |
| Photos | 17 |
| M-108 Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | Gino Marcomini |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 38 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The M-108 is an American self-propelled howitzer (SPH) developed in the early 1960s. It was designed to provide artillery support for mechanized infantry and armored divisions, offering a significant improvement in mobility and protection over towed artillery systems. The M-108 utilized a fully enclosed, revolving turret housing a 105mm M103 howitzer, built on the same chassis as the larger M109 155mm SPH and the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. Although the 105mm caliber quickly proved too light for the demands of the Vietnam War and modern combat, leading to its replacement by the M109, the M-108 was widely exported and served as an important stepping stone in the development of highly mobile, mechanized artillery.
| Property | Typical Value (M-108) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) |
| National Origin | 美国 |
| 制造商 | General Motors (Cadillac Gage) |
| Service Entry | 1963 |
| 船员 | 5 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator) |
| 主要武器装备 | 105 mm M103 howitzer |
| 次要武器 | 1 x 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) M2 machine gun |
| 长度 | 6.11 m (20 ft 1 in) |
| 宽度 | 3.15 m (10 ft 4 in) |
| 高度 | 3.15 m (10 ft 4 in) |
| Combat Weight | 23,587 kg (52,000 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: Detroit Diesel 8V-71T 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged diesel engine.
- Power Output: 300 kW (405 hp).
- Maximum Speed (Road): 56 km/h (35 mph).
- Range (Road): 370 km (230 mi).
- Suspension: Torsion bar type.
- Amphibious Capability: The M-108 was originally intended to be amphibious with the use of a flotation screen, though this capability was rarely used in service.
Firepower and Protection
- Ammunition Capacity: 90 rounds of 105 mm ammunition carried onboard.
- Rate of Fire: Maximum of 10 rounds per minute (first minute); Sustained rate of 3 rounds per minute.
- Range (Maximum): Approximately 11.5 km (7.1 mi).
- Armour: Aluminium armor construction, providing protection against small arms fire and shell splinters.
- Deployment: Primarily used by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War before being replaced by the M109, and later sold to several international clients.
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