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Background
Spoiler
The M110 howitzer was introduced into service with the U.S. Army in 1963 and saw action during the Vietnam War. Subsequent iterations were deployed in the Gulf War, specifically during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, by Tango Battery of the 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, as well as by the British Army’s 32nd Regiment Royal Artillery.
In 1977, the enhanced M110A1 model was deployed, which included a longer M201 series barrel that significantly improved its range. The final iteration, the M110A2, incorporated a double muzzle brake. The M110A2s were produced by refurbishing existing M110s or M107 175 mm self-propelled guns.
In 1981, the Republic of China Army (ROCA) received two shipments of M110A2 self-propelled howitzers that had been ordered in 1980, with the first shipment comprising 50 units and the second consisting of 25 units. Of these, 24 M110A2s were allocated to the independent armored brigades of the Taiwanese Army, while 48 were dispatched to the corps artillery headquarters, and one was designated for a training institution.
The M110A2s have been deployed in various locations, including Taoyuan City, Zhongli Longgang, Hsinchu Hukou, Taichung Dali, Nantou City, Tainan Baihe, Kaohsiung Gangshan, and Renwu, where they also participate in training exercises.
At present, the M110A2 continues to serve within the ROCA; however, there are plans for its potential replacement by a new self-propelled howitzer, likely the M109A6. Negotiations regarding the M109A6 have encountered delays, prompting Taiwan to explore alternative options.
Technical Data
Specifications
Crew - 5
Total Weight - 28,400 kg
Length - 10.8 m
Width - 3.15 m
Height - 3.145 m
Ground Clearance - 0.442 m
Ground Pressure - .821kg/cm²
Powerplant - 1 x General Motors 8V71T Model 7083-7398 Supercharged Diesel (298 kW Gross at 2,300 rpm)
Transmission - Allison XTG-411-2A (4 Forward, 2 Reverse)
Max Speed - 55 km/h
Max Grade - 60°
Tracks - T132
Suspension Type - Torsion
Range - 523 km (Road)
Armor
Assembly - Welded
Armor Configuration - Rolled Homogeneous Steel
Front - 13mm
Sides - 13mm
Drivers Compartment Roof - 13mm
Fire Control / Armament
Main Armament Mount - M158
Main Armament - M201A1 Howitzer(203.2mm)
Gunner Sight - M115 for Left Gunner, M116 for right gunner
Ammunition Count - 2
Ammunition Type - M106 HE, M650 HERA, M404 HE, M509A1 HE
Horizontal Traverse - 60 / 60 (Right / Left)
Max Traverse Rate - 8°/s (Hydraulic, Manual Override Present)
Vertical Traverse - +65 / -2 (Up / Down)
Max Traverse Rate - 6°/s (Hydraulic, Manual Override Present)
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