M198 Towed Howitzer
| Specifications | |
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| Primary function | Provides field artillery fire support for all Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force organizations. |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island |
| Contractor | AMCCOM |
| Length | In tow: 40 feet, 6 inches (12.30 meters) Firing: 36 feet, 2 inches (11.01 meters) |
| Width in tow | 9 feet, 2 inches (2.79 meters) |
| Height in tow | 9 feet, 6 inches (2.89 meters) |
| Weight | 15,758 pounds (7.154 kilograms) |
| Bore diameter | 155mm |
| Maximum effective range | Conventional ammunition: 22,400 meters (13.92 miles) Rocket-assisted projectile: 30,000 meters (18.64 miles) Copperhead: 16,100 meters |
| Time into action | 6 minutes |
| Rate of fire | Maximum: 4 rounds per minute Sustained: 2 rounds per minute |
| Crew | 9 enlisted |
| Unit replacement cost | $527,337 |
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